BY CAR/MOTORCYCLE

Travelling by car from Melbourne to the Phillip Island Circuit is a straightforward and scenic drive. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you with the journey:

Route Overview

• The most common route is to take the M1 (Monash Freeway) towards the southeast.
• The total distance is approximately 140 kilometres (87 miles) and typically takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic.

Detailed Directions

1) Head onto the M1 Freeway (Monash Freeway)

• From Melbourne, get on the M1 from Flinders Street and Kingsway.
• Stay on the M1 heading southeast towards Dandenong.

2) Take the Exit to South Gippsland Freeway (M420)

• Continue on the M1 until you see the exit for the South Gippsland Freeway (M420) toward Cranbourne/Phillip Island.
• Follow the M420, which eventually becomes the South Gippsland Highway (M420).

3) Turn onto the Bass Highway (B460)

• After passing through Cranbourne, continue on the M420, and then take the exit to the Bass Highway (B460) toward Phillip Island.
• Follow the B460, which will take you through towns like Grantville and Corinella.

4) Cross the San Remo Bridge to Phillip Island

• Continue on the B460 until you reach the San Remo Bridge, which connects the mainland to Phillip Island.

5) Continue on Phillip Island Road

• After crossing the bridge, follow Phillip Island Road (B420) through Newhaven.
• Continue along the B420 until you reach Cowes, then follow the signs toward the Phillip Island Circuit.