Daylesford is approximately 108 kilometers (about 67 miles) northwest of Melbourne by road. The drive typically takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the route and traffic conditions. Different routes include the Western Highway via Ballan or the Calder Freeway via Woodend, both leading to Daylesford within an hour to an hour and a half from Melbourne. This makes Daylesford a popular destination for a day trip from Melbourne.
