Brisbane to Coffs Harbour: Road Trip Guide & Distance

195.4 miles 314.4 km · straight line
238.4 miles actual route 383.7 km · driving distance
4h 34min estimated drive time
AUD 45 - AUD 55 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Coffs Harbour?

The distance from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour is 195.4 miles (314.4 km) as the crow flies. Coffs Harbour is located S of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 238.4 miles, taking about 4h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Coffs Harbour. 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 Coffs Harbour

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 34min AUD 45 - AUD 55 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 29min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 20min $29–$83* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brisbane & Coffs Harbour

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
Coffs Harbour
30.30°S, 153.11°E
Australia/Sydney
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 127.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM