Melbourne to Geelong
Melbourne to Geelong is a 75 km run down the Princes Freeway, around 60 minutes door to door. V/Line trains take over an hour and drop you at the station. A RideMates carpool drops you wherever you're heading.
Distance
75 km
Drive time
1h
Seat from
$12
Cost comparison
Melbourne to Geelong, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$7 to $12 on V/Line
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $20 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Dense commuter corridor
Thousands of people commute Melbourne to Geelong every day. Finding a ride at peak hour is easy.
Onward to Great Ocean Road
Plenty of Geelong-bound drivers continue to Torquay, Lorne, or Apollo Bay. Ask if you're heading further.
Airport to Geelong runs
Drivers post rides from Avalon and Tullamarine to Geelong constantly. Split the fuel with someone on your flight.
On the way
Common stops between Melbourne and Geelong
Most drivers take a break somewhere along the route. Some will drop passengers off here too.
FAQ
Melbourne to Geelong questions
How much is a Melbourne to Geelong carpool?
Short-distance rides are around $12 to $14 per seat. About the same as the train but direct to your suburb.
How long is the drive?
About 1 hour. Afternoon traffic on the Princes Freeway can push it to 1h 20m.
Can drivers drop me in Torquay or Lorne?
Some drivers continue along the Great Ocean Road. Check the route or message before booking.
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