Melbourne to Wagga Wagga road trip: Distance, drive time & stops
The Melbourne to Wagga Wagga drive covers a 453km distance, with a driving time of around 4h50m. Good stops to add to a road trip itinerary include Tallarook, Benalla and Albury.
The drive from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga connects the Victorian capital to one of Australia’s most appealing inland cities. It’s certainly a good place to stay the night if exploring inland New South Wales.
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Melbourne to Wagga Wagga distance and driving time
The distance from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga by car is 453km. That should make for a driving time of around four hours and 50 minutes. You can, of course, turn it into a road trip, staying at a few places on the way.
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A Melbourne to Wagga Wagga road trip largely follows the Hume Highway. Possible stops to add to the itinerary along the way include the walking trails of Mount Disappointment State Forest near Heathcote Junction and the wineries around Tallarook.
Click through to next section: Seymour and Benalla.