Melbourne, Victoria · Road route 02

Beach Road–Frankston Return

The longer bayside benchmark, extending the Mordialloc line through to Frankston and back.

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Distance: 97.8 km
Elevation: 290 m
Difficulty: Hard
Ride time: 5 hr–7 hr moving time

GPX route outline · Starts near Federation Square

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Route overview

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The longer bayside benchmark, extending the Mordialloc line through to Frankston and back.

Flat endurance with plentiful turnaround options

City: Melbourne
Surface: Paved roads and sealed path connectors
Start location: Federation Square
Recommended tyre width: 28–35 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time: 5 hr–7 hr moving time
Route data checked: 4 September 2026

The GPX file and page data were checked on this date. This is not an on-the-ground closure check; verify current conditions before riding.

Highlights

Flat endurance with plentiful turnaround options. Flat endurance with plentiful turnaround options

Hazards

Long urban traffic exposure, wind and changing shoulder quality. Use lights, avoid peak traffic and refuel before the return.

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Water

No refill points are verified in this guide. Carry enough water for the full ride and confirm resupply options on the planning map before leaving.

Coffee stops

No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Federation Square or along the route.

Parking & public transport

Start near Federation Square. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.

Bike setup

Start with 28–35 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.

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Import the file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS, Bryton or another navigation app. Review the full line before the ride.

Download Beach Road–Frankston Return GPX