Glen Innes to Inverell: Distance, driving time and road trip stops

The Glen Innes to Inverell drive through the New England region of New South Wales covers a distance of 67km in a driving time of around 42 minutes. Road trip stops along the way include the Sinclair Lookout and Swan Brook rest area.

The drive from Glen Innes to Inverell in New South Wales connects two of the larger towns within the New England region. It’s most likely to be tackled as part of a longer road trip heading west along the Gwydir Highway.

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Glen Innes to Inverell distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Glen Innes to Inverell is 67km. That makes for a driving time of around 42 minutes. It’s a relatively scenic, rural drive, albeit without any must-see road trip attractions along the way.

Glen Innes accommodation

Glen Innes accommodation options are basically various iterations on the motel. The New England Motor Lodge is the strongest contender, here – it has the most central location and a surprisingly sprawling pool. The Clansman Motel on the New England Highway also has good reviews. Meanwhile the Great Central Hotel does cheap but decent rooms above a pub.

Glen Innes to Inverell drive: Sinclair Lookout and Swan Brook rest area

Shortly after leaving Glen Innes, you’ll come to the Sinclair Lookout, which offers some enjoyable panoramic views over the surrounding green countryside.

The only other stop of note on the Glen Innes to Inverell drive is the Swan Brook rest area, where you can pull over and stay for free overnight if you so wish.

You’re better off just continuing to Inverell, however. Things to do in Inverell include the Inverell Pioneer Village, which has brought together several old buildings in one place to provide something of a living history lesson. You can also head to the McIlveen Park Lookout on Tabletop Mountain for marvellous views over the surrounding rumpled landscape.