Distance between Sydney and Gold Coast

The distance from Sydney to Gold Coast is 518 miles by road including 456 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes and goes through Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, The Rocks, Millers Point, Dawes Point, Milsons Point and North Sydney.

Shortest distance by air 426 mi ✈️
Car route length 517.6 mi 🚗
Driving time 8 h 15 min
Fuel amount 17.6 gal
Fuel cost 1,118.4 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Sydney 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
1 mi, 02 min
Millers Point 1 mi 0:02 02 min 0.0 gal
A4 1 mi, 00 min
Milsons Point 2 mi 0:03 03 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
North Sydney 3 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Cammeray 4 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
Crows Nest 4 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
Naremburn 4 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Artarmon 6 mi 0:07 07 min 0.2 gal
M1 321 mi, 4 h 59 min
Coffs Harbour 327 mi 5:07 5 h 07 min 11.0 gal
A1 M1 193 mi, 3 h 09 min
Gold Coast 520 mi 8:16 8 h 16 min 17.7 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Sydney 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
1 mi, 02 min
Millers Point 1 mi 0:02 02 min 0.0 gal
A4 1 mi, 00 min
Milsons Point 2 mi 0:03 03 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
North Sydney 3 mi 0:04 04 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Cammeray 4 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
Crows Nest 4 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
Naremburn 4 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Artarmon 6 mi 0:07 07 min 0.2 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Lane Cove North 6 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Chatswood 7 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Roseville 8 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Lindfield 9 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Killara 10 mi 0:14 14 min 0.3 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Gordon 11 mi 0:15 15 min 0.4 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Pymble 12 mi 0:17 17 min 0.4 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Turramurra 13 mi 0:19 19 min 0.4 gal
A1 1 mi, 00 min
Warrawee 14 mi 0:20 20 min 0.5 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Wahroonga 16 mi 0:22 22 min 0.5 gal
M1 2 mi, 02 min
Asquith 17 mi 0:24 24 min 0.6 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Mount Colah 19 mi 0:26 26 min 0.6 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Mount Kuring-Gai 21 mi 0:27 27 min 0.7 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Berowra 22 mi 0:28 28 min 0.7 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Brooklyn 26 mi 0:32 32 min 0.8 gal
M1 3 mi, 03 min
Mooney Mooney 29 mi 0:35 35 min 1.0 gal
M1 3 mi, 02 min
Bar Point 32 mi 0:37 37 min 1.0 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Mount White 36 mi 0:41 41 min 1.2 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Calga 38 mi 0:42 42 min 1.3 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Mooney Mooney Creek 39 mi 0:43 43 min 1.3 gal
M1 6 mi, 05 min
Somersby 45 mi 0:49 49 min 1.4 gal
M1 6 mi, 04 min
Ourimbah 50 mi 0:54 54 min 1.7 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Palmdale 52 mi 0:55 55 min 1.7 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Mardi 54 mi 0:57 57 min 1.8 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Alison 57 mi 0:59 59 min 1.9 gal
M1 2 mi, 02 min
Jilliby 59 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 2.0 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Wyee 64 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.1 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Morisset 69 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.3 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Cooranbong 73 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.4 gal
M1 6 mi, 04 min
Freemans Waterhole 79 mi 1:19 1 h 19 min 2.6 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Killingworth 83 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.8 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Holmesville 85 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.9 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
West Wallsend 86 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.9 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Cameron Park 88 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 2.9 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Minmi 89 mi 1:28 1 h 28 min 3.0 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Lenaghan 91 mi 1:29 1 h 29 min 3.0 gal
M1 3 mi, 03 min
Beresfield 94 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 3.2 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Tarro 96 mi 1:34 1 h 34 min 3.2 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Tomago 98 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 3.3 gal
A1 2 mi, 03 min
Heatherbrae 101 mi 1:40 1 h 40 min 3.4 gal
A1 7 mi, 07 min
Ferodale 108 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.5 gal
A1 9 mi, 08 min
Twelve Mile Creek 117 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 3.9 gal
A1 23 mi, 20 min
Nerong 140 mi 2:16 2 h 16 min 4.8 gal
A1 6 mi, 05 min
Bulahdelah 147 mi 2:22 2 h 22 min 4.8 gal
A1 21 mi, 19 min
Coolongolook 168 mi 2:41 2 h 41 min 5.6 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Wang Wauk 171 mi 2:44 2 h 44 min 5.8 gal
A1 4 mi, 04 min
Nabiac 175 mi 2:48 2 h 48 min 5.8 gal
A1 6 mi, 05 min
Possum Brush 181 mi 2:54 2 h 54 min 6.1 gal
A1 7 mi, 06 min
Kiwarrak 188 mi 3:00 3 h 00 min 6.2 gal
A1 6 mi, 04 min
Pampoolah 193 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 6.6 gal
A1 1 mi, 00 min
Dumaresq Island 194 mi 3:05 3 h 05 min 6.6 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Cundletown 195 mi 3:06 3 h 06 min 6.6 gal
A1 2 mi, 01 min
Ghinni Ghinni 197 mi 3:08 3 h 08 min 6.7 gal
A1 2 mi, 02 min
Jones Island 200 mi 3:11 3 h 11 min 6.7 gal
A1 4 mi, 03 min
Coopernook 203 mi 3:14 3 h 14 min 6.9 gal
A1 7 mi, 06 min
Johns River 211 mi 3:21 3 h 21 min 7.0 gal
A1 9 mi, 07 min
Kew 220 mi 3:28 3 h 28 min 7.5 gal
A1 3 mi, 02 min
Herons Creek 223 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 7.6 gal
A1 10 mi, 08 min
Sovereign Hills 233 mi 3:40 3 h 40 min 7.8 gal
A1 M1 19 mi, 16 min
Kundabung 252 mi 3:57 3 h 57 min 8.5 gal
M1 11 mi, 09 min
Frogmore 263 mi 4:06 4 h 06 min 8.9 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Frederickton 267 mi 4:10 4 h 10 min 9.0 gal
M1 15 mi, 13 min
Eungai Rail 282 mi 4:23 4 h 23 min 9.6 gal
A1 2 mi, 01 min
Eungai Creek 284 mi 4:25 4 h 25 min 9.6 gal
A1 5 mi, 04 min
Warrell Creek 289 mi 4:30 4 h 30 min 9.8 gal
M1 1 mi, 01 min
Donnellyville 290 mi 4:31 4 h 31 min 9.9 gal
M1 2 mi, 02 min
Macksville 293 mi 4:33 4 h 33 min 9.9 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Nambucca Heads 298 mi 4:37 4 h 37 min 10.0 gal
M1 12 mi, 10 min
Urunga 309 mi 4:48 4 h 48 min 10.4 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Raleigh 314 mi 4:52 4 h 52 min 10.7 gal
M1 1 mi, 00 min
Repton 315 mi 4:53 4 h 53 min 10.7 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Bonville 319 mi 4:56 4 h 56 min 10.7 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Boambee 322 mi 5:00 5 h 00 min 11.0 gal
A1 1 mi, 00 min
Boambee East 323 mi 5:00 5 h 00 min 11.0 gal
A1 4 mi, 05 min
Coffs Harbour 327 mi 5:06 5 h 06 min 11.0 gal
A1 4 mi, 06 min
Korora 331 mi 5:12 5 h 12 min 11.2 gal
A1 1 mi, 01 min
Sapphire Beach 333 mi 5:13 5 h 13 min 11.3 gal
M1 4 mi, 03 min
Moonee Beach 337 mi 5:17 5 h 17 min 11.3 gal
M1 7 mi, 06 min
Woolgoolga 344 mi 5:24 5 h 24 min 11.6 gal
M1 13 mi, 11 min
Milleara 357 mi 5:35 5 h 35 min 12.1 gal
A1 M1 42 mi, 38 min
Maclean 400 mi 6:14 6 h 14 min 13.5 gal
M1 2 mi, 01 min
Harwood 402 mi 6:16 6 h 16 min 13.7 gal
M1 A1 27 mi, 27 min
Woodburn 429 mi 6:43 6 h 43 min 14.4 gal
A1 8 mi, 10 min
Broadwater 437 mi 6:53 6 h 53 min 14.8 gal
A1 6 mi, 06 min
Wardell 443 mi 7:00 7 h 00 min 15.0 gal
A1 M1 8 mi, 07 min
West Ballina 450 mi 7:08 7 h 08 min 15.3 gal
M1 7 mi, 06 min
Knockrow 458 mi 7:14 7 h 14 min 15.5 gal
M1 3 mi, 02 min
Newrybar 461 mi 7:17 7 h 17 min 15.7 gal
M1 6 mi, 04 min
Ewingsdale 467 mi 7:22 7 h 22 min 15.8 gal
M1 6 mi, 04 min
Brunswick Heads 472 mi 7:27 7 h 27 min 16.0 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Billinudgel 477 mi 7:31 7 h 31 min 16.2 gal
M1 3 mi, 02 min
Crabbes Creek 480 mi 7:34 7 h 34 min 16.3 gal
M1 16 mi, 14 min
Chinderah 496 mi 7:48 7 h 48 min 16.8 gal
M1 5 mi, 04 min
Tweed Heads South 501 mi 7:52 7 h 52 min 17.0 gal
M1 2 mi, 02 min
Tweed Heads West 503 mi 7:55 7 h 55 min 17.1 gal
M1 14 mi, 15 min
Broadbeach Waters 518 mi 8:10 8 h 10 min 17.6 gal
3 2 mi, 04 min
Gold Coast 520 mi 8:14 8 h 14 min 17.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Fuel cost: 1,118.4 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 517.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.40 mpg) * (Fuel price 63.49 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Driving time: 8 h 15 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 379 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 5 h 34 min
  • 66 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 h 3 min
  • 21 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 22 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 min
  • 27 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 33 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 3 min
  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 26 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 7 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Sydney to Gold Coast by land?

The distance between Sydney and Gold Coast is 517.6 mi by road including 456.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Sydney and Gold Coast respectively.

How far is Sydney to Gold Coast by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Sydney and Gold Coast is 425.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Sydney and Gold Coast respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Sydney from Gold Coast by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 51 min to cover the distance of 426 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 3 h 6 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 51 min to cover the distance of 426 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 3 h 15 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Sydney and Gold Coast?

The halfway point between Sydney and Gold Coast is Frogmore. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Frogmore to Sydney is 263 mi and driving will take about 4 h 6 min. The road between Frogmore and Gold Coast has length 255 mi and will take approximately 4 h 8 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Kundabung is in 252 mi from Sydney and 266 mi from Gold Coast
  • Frederickton is in 267 mi from Sydney and 251 mi from Gold Coast
  • Eungai Rail is in 282 mi from Sydney and 236 mi from Gold Coast

Where is Sydney in relation to Gold Coast?

Sydney is located 426 mi south-west of Gold Coast.

Sydney has geographic coordinates: latitude -33.86796, longitude 151.21005.

Gold Coast has geographic coordinates: latitude -28.00237, longitude 153.4146.

Which highway goes from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The route from Sydney to Gold Coast follows M1, A1.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • 3: 9 mi
  • A43: 2 mi
  • A38: 1 mi
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