Canberra to Bega road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
The best road trip stops on a Canberra to Bega road trip include Cooma and the Pipers Lookout in Glenbog State Forest. The Canberra to Bega drive covers a 228km distance in about 2h41m.
The Canberra to Bega drive takes you from the Australian capital to the hub town for the Sapphire Coast. Most people driving this route are likely to be heading a little further – they’ll be driving from Canberra to Merimbula or Canberra to Eden.
There are, however, a few things to do in Bega that make it worth considering as an overnight stay.
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Canberra to Bega distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Canberra to Bega is 228km. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 41 minutes. Most of this drive is through the parts of rural New South Wales that most visitors never get to see.
The top Canberra accommodation picks
There is a large selection of Canberra accommodation options. But these are particularly good choices…
- The one with the highest guest rating: A By Adina Canberra.
- For something cool and stylish: East Hotel and Apartments.
- The one where the VIPs stay: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
- For high quality apartments: Quest Canberra City Walk.
- For something much cheaper and family-focused: Alivio Tourist Park.
Next up: Canberra to Cooma.