Tasman Highway | |
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The Tasman Highway at Montagu Bay, with the Tasman Bridge and Mount Wellington visible in the background | |
General information | |
Type | Highway |
Length | 410 km (255 mi) |
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SW end | |
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NE end |
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Location(s) | |
Region | Tasmania |
Major settlements | Rosny, 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 41⁄2 hours.