Adelaide to Murray Bridge road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
The Adelaide to Murray Bridge drive in South Australia covers a distance of 74km, with a driving time of around 57 minutes. Road trip attractions include the Bridgewater Fairy Garden, Hans Heysen’s The Cedars and the Mt Barker Summit Lookout.
The drive from Adelaide to Murray Bridge connects the South Australian capital to the Murray River. This is the longest river in Australia.
For most visitors, this will be a leg on a longer journey – most likely from Adelaide to Melbourne.
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Adelaide to Murray Bridge distance and driving time
The distance from Adelaide to Murray Bridge by car is 74km. This makes for a driving time of around 57 minutes.
The Adelaide to Murray Bridge drive starts out through the Adelaide Hills. Near Crafers, you can make a slight detour to the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Mount Lofty Summit and Cleland Conservation Park.
The road trip then continues past the Mount George Conservation Park, Raywood Gardens and the Bridgewater Fairy Garden to Hahndorf.
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- Adelaide Hills tours: 1. Sights plus Murray River lunch cruise combo. 2. Small group cheese, chocolate & wine tour with Hahndorf German village.
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