Canberra to Eden road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The Canberra to Eden drive covers a 267km distance, with a 3h10m driving time. The best stops along the way include the Snowy Mountains Hydro Discovery Centre and Merimbula.

The Canberra to Eden drive takes you from the Australian capital to the southernmost town on the New South Wales coast. Eden is a gorgeous little town, and is just about close enough to Canberra to make it a great weekend break destination.

Canberra offers wine and distillery tours, plus guided visits to the National Museum of Australia. To investigate Canberra tour and experience options, head here. To find the best Canberra hotel deals, book here.

For Eden accommodation, search through the options here.

Canberra to Eden distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Canberra to Eden is 267km. That makes for a driving time of around three hours and ten minutes.

It’s a largely rural drive, but there are a few road trip stops worth considering along the way.

Much of this drive is through rural, forested stretches of New South Wales that not many people ever visit. There are, however, a few road trip stops worth considering for the itinerary.

Next up: Canberra to Cooma leg.