Bathurst to Gold Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.6 miles 702.6 km · straight line
560.3 miles actual route 901.7 km · driving distance
12h 7min estimated drive time
AUD 105 - AUD 130 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bathurst from Gold Coast?

The distance from Bathurst to Gold Coast is 436.6 miles (702.6 km) as the crow flies. Gold Coast is located NNE of Bathurst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.3 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Bathurst in New South Wales and Gold Coast in Queensland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bathurst 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 Bathurst to Gold Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 7min AUD 105 - AUD 130 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 32min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~11h 31min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bathurst & Gold Coast

Quick Facts

Bathurst
33.42°S, 149.58°E
Australia/Sydney
670m elevation
Gold Coast
28.02°S, 153.40°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM