Goulburn to Albury drive: Distance, time and road trip stops

The Goulburn to Albury drive is 357km by car, with a driving time of around 3h32m. Towns to stop at along the way include Yass, Jugiong and Gundagai.

The Goulburn to Albury drive down the Hume Highway tends to be part of a longer road trip. From either Sydney to Albury or Sydney to Melbourne, it’s the second leg.

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There are several towns worth a look along the way. Which you’ll consider worthy of a stop will largely depend on taste.

Goulburn to Albury distance and driving time

The distance from Goulburn to Albury by car is 357km. That makes for a driving time of around three hours and 32 minutes. That drive is almost entirely down the notoriously dull Hume Highway.

Best places to stay in Goulburn

The top Goulburn accommodation choices are:

For good quality, business traveller-friendly apartments: Quest Goulburn.
For a cheap, decent motel for a no-fuss one night stay: Black Sheep Motel.
For road-tripper convenience next to the Hume Highway: Mercure Goulburn.
For free parking in the city centre: Heritage Motor Inn.

The first section is from Goulburn to Yass. There are several delightful heritage buildings here, but the best thing to do in Yass is taking a tour around the nearby wineries. Canberra Winery Tours offers pick-ups in Yass.

Goulburn to Albury drive: Jugiong and Gundagai

The next stop is Jugiong on the Murrumbidgee River, which has some good places to eat. The Long Track Pantry, in particular, has developed a wider reputation.

Next comes Gundagai, roughly halfway along the journey. The Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre is the main attraction here, and there’s some quality, quirky accommodation nearby at the Nimbo Fork Lodge or Kimo Estate.

Where to stay in Gundagai

The best Gundagai accommodation options are:

For a decent, cheap motel: Poets Recall Motel.
For family cabins and a playground: Gundagai Cabins and Tourist Park.
For central location: Garden Motor Inn.

The Dog on a Tucker Box monument just north of Gundagai, NSW. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Goulburn to Albury drive: Tarcutta and Table Top

From Gundagai to Albury, it’s 178km. You’ll go past the junction with the Sturt Highway at Tarcutta, then pass the Table Top Hotel. This is also known as the Ettamogah Pub, is filled with silly Australiana and is based on a once-famous cartoon strip.

On this leg of the Goulburn to Albury drive, there’s also a good argument for diverting to Woomargama National Park for wildlife and walking trails.

You can also detour to the Table Top Reserve on Lake Hume, a man-made lake created by the first dam on the Murray River.

Once in Albury, attractions include the Aboriginal art of the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk.

Best Albury accommodation picks

The best places to stay in Albury are:

For a heated pool and spa in a gorgeous location next to a riverside park: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn.
For apartments with kitchenettes in a central location: Mantra Albury.
For a good quality motel next to the train station: Winsor Park Motor Inn.
For a holiday park with lots of facilities for the kids: Big4 Albury Tourist Park.
For a motel with cheap rates and fairly central location: Allawa Motor Inn.