Getting to Melbourne: By car

From Sydney, the quickest route is the Hume Highway, which takes about 10-11 hours. A less popular, longer route is along the coast on the Princes Highway. This adds many hours to the journey as it is longer in distance, speeds are lower, and there are fewer passing lanes. Read More »

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