Perth to Albany drive
Albany is about 415 km from Perth by road. Mount Barker is about four hours out on the Albany Highway and Albany is a further 51 km on. Torndirrup National Park is the main stop once you arrive, and Rex flies the route if you would rather hire at the other end.
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Key facts
- Direct distance
- About 415 km by road from Perth to Albany
- Direct drive time
- About four hours from Perth to Mount Barker on the Albany Highway, then a further 51 km to Albany
- Torndirrup National Park
- The Gap and Natural Bridge have accessible viewing platforms; the coastline has a record of accidents from waves and wind, so heed the warning signs
- Flights
- Rex runs 23 return services a week between Perth and Albany, about 1 hour 10 minutes in the air
- Bus
- TransWA runs a daily Perth to Albany passenger bus service, with two services on Fridays
- Gloucester National Park
- Pemberton's climbing karri, the Gloucester Tree, has walk trails including a 10 km loop through the forest
- Wildlife
- Main Roads WA advises slowing down from dusk till dawn
Perth to Albany
About 415 km by road ยท About four hours to Mount Barker, then 51 km to Albany
Mount Barker
364 km from Perth on the Albany Highway and about four hours' drive. Albany is a further 51 km along the same road.
Pemberton
Gloucester National Park has the Gloucester Tree, a climbing karri, and forest walk trails. Check the park page for the tree's climbing status before you go.
Albany
Torndirrup National Park has the Gap, Natural Bridge and the Blowholes, with viewing platforms and a whaling museum.
How far and how long is Perth to Albany?
The road distance between Perth and Albany is about 415 km. Mount Barker is 364 km from Perth along the Albany Highway and about four hours' drive, and the city of Albany is a further 51 km on.
Adding Pemberton and the forest country
If you want more than the direct run, Pemberton is the forest stop to plan around. Gloucester National Park is home to the Gloucester Tree, Western Australia's most famous climbing karri, and has two shorter walks and a 10 km trail through the forest.
The tree's climb can close for repairs to the viewing platforms, so check the DBCA park page before you build a day around it.
What to see once you reach Albany
Torndirrup National Park is the drawcard, with the Gap and Natural Bridge on purpose-built viewing platforms and the Albany Blowholes nearby. Walking, photography, beach fishing and surfing are all on offer, and whales pass along the coast in winter.
The coastline has a notorious record of accidents from waves and strong winds, so keep to the platforms and heed warning signs.
Hire car options: pick up in Perth, return in Albany or loop back
Perth Airport lists Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, SIXT and Redspot, with counters in the arrivals hall at T1 International and in baggage reclaim at T1 Domestic, T3 and T4. A loop that ends back at Perth is the easiest to book.
A one-way hire that ends at Albany is a different product: whether Albany is offered as a drop-off and any drop-off charge depend on the company, so confirm it before you book. Rental cars and taxis are available at Albany Airport's terminal.
Road conditions between Perth and Albany
Main Roads WA says to give animals a brake and slow down from dusk till dawn, and lists unsealed roads, wildlife, bushfires and flooding among the hazards of long-distance driving in WA.
If you plan to leave the sealed road for a beach or forest track, check whether your rental agreement allows unsealed roads.
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Prices are shown in Australian dollars. Check the pickup point and what the agreement allows on the roads in this guide before you book.
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Questions people ask
How long does it take to drive from Perth to Albany?
About four hours to Mount Barker, then a further 51 km to Albany, before stops.
How far is Perth to Albany by road?
About 415 km.
Which highway goes from Perth to Albany?
The Albany Highway is the direct route and passes through Mount Barker on the way into Albany.
Can I do a one-way hire from Perth to Albany?
Availability, the drop-off charge and the Albany branch depend on the company, so confirm them before you book.
Is there a bus from Perth to Albany?
Yes. TransWA runs a daily passenger bus service on its Perth to Albany route, with two services on Fridays.
Can you fly to Albany instead?
Yes. Rex runs 23 return services a week between Perth and Albany, taking about 1 hour 10 minutes, and rental cars are available at the Albany terminal.