Blue Mountains to Gold Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Blue Mountains from Gold Coast?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast is 434.2 miles (698.7 km) as the crow flies. Gold Coast is located NNE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.5 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains 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 Blue Mountains 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.