Shepparton to Albury road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best stops on a Shepparton to Albury road trip are Benalla, Glenrowan and Wangaratta. The distance from Shepparton to Albury is 172km, with a driving time of 1h49m.

This guide is aimed at those planning to drive from Shepparton to Albury.

For Shepparton accommodation options, look here. For Albury accommodation picks, head here.

Otherwise, read on for a Shepparton to Albury road trip guide.

Shepparton to Albury distance and driving time

By car along the quickest route, the distance from Shepparton to Albury is 172km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 49 minutes. For an international comparison, this is the same distance as from Harrisburg to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

The best stops to add to a Shepparton to Albury road trip itinerary are Benalla, Glenrowan and Wangaratta.

Shepparton accommodation recommendations

These are the best places to stay in Shepparton.

For grandeur and lake view rooms: Carrington Hotel.
For a holiday park with lots of kid-friendly facilities: Big4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park.
For high quality apartments: Quest Shepparton.
For a good value motel with a pool: Peppermill Inn Motel.

Shepparton to Albury road trip: A stop in Benalla?

The initial stage of the Shepparton to Albury drive follows the Midland Highway towards Benalla. Casey’s Weir on the Broken River is the most attractive riverside stop on this part of the journey, and it is a free camping spot if you fancy getting out the tent for an overnight stay.

The route then skirts north of Benalla, but you may wish to into town.

Things to do in Benalla include taking a walk around the town’s many murals. The Benalla Art Gallery is one of the best regional art galleries in Australia, while the Benalla Aviation Museum gives unexpectedly interesting insights into World War II pilot training.

Shepparton to Albury drive: Glenrowan to Wangaratta

The next worthwhile stop is Glenrowan, where Ned Kelly’s last stand took place. Interpretive displays on Siege Street tell the story of the Kelly Gang’s shoot-out with the police.

There’s also a strong argument for making a short detour to Milawa, where the King Valley wineries have a distinct Italian flavour.

Regional hub Wangaratta is the next town along. Things to do in Wangaratta include going for a swim in the Ovens River from the Northern Beaches and enjoying Aboriginal sculptures on the Bullawah Cultural Trail.

For Wangaratta accommodation, try the waterside Big4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park and the well-equipped Quest apartments.

Chiltern to Albury

Before arriving in Albury, you can do the petrolhead thing at the Chiltern Motor Museum in Chiltern and stretch your legs at the Barnawartha Scenic Reserve.

Split across the Murray River, Albury-Wodonga is the biggest city on the Melbourne to Sydney drive.

Things to do in Albury include seeing Aboriginal art of the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk, kayaking along the Murray, and getting a remarkable insight into Australian immigration history at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience.

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.