Canberra to Wagga Wagga road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
The Canberra to Wagga Wagga drive is 245km long, with a driving time of 2h47m. The best road trip stops on the way include Yass, Jugiong and Gundagai.
If you look at a map, Canberra and Wagga Wagga are fairly close. But the Australian Alps get in the way, and the quickest route from Canberra to Wagga Wagga takes a rather massive detour.
This makes the driving time between the two cities irritatingly long. But look at it from the other perspective, and this is a chance for a little road trip.
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.
7 great Canberra experiences to book before you arrive
- Full day city highlights tour – including Mount Ainslie, Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.
- Tidbinbilla wildlife and birds tour – see kangaroos, koalas, platypus and emus in the wild.
- Hot air balloon flight – see Canberra’s unique design while floating above the city.
- Small group wine tour – discover the amazing wineries and food producers of the Canberra region.
- Australian Institute of Sport tour – see where Australia’s next generation of sporting greats train.
- Australian Museum – expert-guided tour of the museum highlights.
- Brewery tour – hop between Canberra’s best craft breweries.
Canberra to Wagga Wagga distance and driving time
The Canberra to Wagga Wagga drive is 245km long, with a driving time of around two hours and 47 minutes.
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.
The first leg of this drive is from Canberra to Yass along the Barton Highway. There are a few wineries you can stop at along the way, including Clonakilla in Murrumbateman. Things to do in Yass include learning about early pastoralists at Cooma Cottage.
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