Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip: Distance, time & stops

The Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip covers a 385km distance in a driving time of around 4h9m. Top road trip stops include Taree, Port Macquarie and Nambucca Heads.

A Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip connects the two largest New South Wales cities north of Sydney. There’s a phenomenal amount to see and do on the way, which makes this an excellent road trip. The tricky part is picking the right overnight stops and attractions to add to the itinerary.

Newcastle offers plenty of activities, including adventure boat cruises along the coastline, architecture and street art walking tours and whale watching cruises. For a big menu of Newcastle tours and experiences, explore here. To fix up one of Newcastle’s best accommodation options, book here.

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Newcastle to Coffs Harbour distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour is 385km. That makes for a driving time of around four hours and nine minutes.

The following Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip itinerary assumes you’re largely sticking to the quickest route up the Pacific Highway. However, links to itineraries for coastal detours have also been included.

Next section: Newcastle to Taree.