Blue Mountains to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.1 miles 828.9 km · straight line
674.5 miles actual route 1085.5 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
AUD 127 - AUD 156 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Blue Mountains from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Blue Mountains to Sunshine Coast is 515.1 miles (828.9 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NNE of Blue Mountains. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.5 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in Australia — Blue Mountains in New South Wales and Sunshine 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blue Mountains and Sunshine 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 Blue Mountains to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min AUD 127 - AUD 156 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Mountains & Sunshine Coast

Quick Facts

Blue Mountains
33.72°S, 150.31°E
Australia/Sydney
1000m elevation
Sunshine Coast
26.65°S, 153.07°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM