Brisbane to Byron Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.7 miles 142.7 km · straight line
102.9 miles actual route 165.6 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
AUD 19 - AUD 24 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Byron Bay?

The distance from Brisbane to Byron Bay is 88.7 miles (142.7 km) as the crow flies. Byron Bay is located SSE of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.9 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Byron Bay in New South Wales.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brisbane and Byron Bay. 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 Brisbane to Byron Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min AUD 19 - AUD 24 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brisbane & Byron Bay

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Byron Bay
28.65°S, 153.60°E
Australia/Sydney
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM