Adelaide to Gold Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Adelaide from Gold Coast?
The distance from Adelaide to Gold Coast is 992.7 miles (1597.6 km) as the crow flies. Gold Coast is located ENE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1235.1 miles, taking about 24h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Gold Coast in Queensland.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Adelaide and Gold Coast. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Adelaide to Gold Coast
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator