Griffith to Canberra road trip: Best stops, distance & driving time
The Griffith to Canberra drive covers a 359km distance in a driving time of around 4h19m. Good road trip stops along the road trip route include Ardlethan, Temora and Yass.
The Griffith to Canberra drive passes through chunks of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory not usually seen by visitors. It’s a good opportunity to explore unheralded parts of Australia, and build in a few road trip stops along the way.
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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.
Griffith to Canberra: Distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Griffith to Canberra is 359km. That makes for a driving time of around four hours and 19 minutes.
The best places to stay in Griffith, NSW
The top Griffith accommodation options are:
- For a cheap, but good quality, motel: Coro Club Motel.
- For a four star with flair (and free private parking): The Gem.
- For a business-friendly aparthotel: Quest Griffith.
On the way out of Griffith on Burley-Griffin Way, you can stop at a few local wineries. These include De Bortoli in Bilbul and Casella in Yenda.
Just after Yenda, you’ll pass through Cocoparra National Park. Here, the Mount Brogden Walking Track offers fabulous birdwatching and Murrumbidgee River views.
Griffith to Canberra road trip: Barellan and Ardlethan attractions
On the other side of the national park, Burley-Griffin Way passes through Binya, then Barellan. The latter offers a quirky photo stop beside the Big Tennis Racket and a swim in the Barellan Memorial Swimming Pool.
The road largely follows the Griffith to Sydney train line through unexciting Moombooldool and Kamarah before reaching Ardlethan.
This is where Burley-Griffin Way meets the Newell Highway. Here, you can stretch your legs on the paths around Mirrool Creek and see the Kelpie Statue. The latter pays tribute to the distinctive Australian dog breed, which allegedly originated in Ardlethan.
Burley-Griffin Way runs concurrently with the Newell Highway until just south of Mirrool. Stick to the Burley-Griffin, however.
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