Tasman Highway

Tasman Highway

The Tasman Highway at Montagu Bay, with the Tasman Bridge and Mount Wellington visible in the background
Map
General information
TypeHighway
Length410 km (255 mi)
Route number(s)
Former
route number
  • State Route 3
Major junctions
SW end
 
NE end
Location(s)
RegionTasmania
Major settlementsRosny, Sorell, Orford, St Helens, Scottsdale
Highway system
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The Tasman Highway (or A3) is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston – however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The Highway also acts as a major commuter road to Hobart residents living on the eastern side of the Derwent River. The designation "Tasman Highway" arises from its location facing the Tasman Sea – named, like the state itself, after Abel Tasman. The highway is one of the longest in Tasmania – 410 km (250 mi), with an average travelling time of 412 hours.