Driving from Canberra to Gundagai: Distance & Time

The drive from Canberra, ACT to Gundagai, NSW is a straightforward journey via the Hume Highway (M31).

• Distance: ~240 km (149 miles)
• Typical drive time: 3 hours 30 minutes (without stops)
• Route: Canberra → Barton Highway (A25) → Hume Highway (M31) northbound → Gundagai exit.

Points of Interest En Route

• Yass (~1 hr from Canberra): Historic main street, cafés, good stretch stop.
• Dog on the Tuckerbox (5 mi north of Gundagai): Iconic Australian monument.
• Gundagai: Historic bridges (Prince Alfred Bridge, Railway Bridge), Murrumbidgee River, Bakery famous for pies.

Tips

• Fuel up in Canberra or Yass; services are limited between towns.
• Watch for wildlife (kangaroos, wombats) especially at dawn/dusk.
• Check Live Traffic NSW for roadworks or incidents.