Brisbane to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.7 miles 91.3 km · straight line
65 miles actual route 104.6 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
AUD 12 - AUD 15 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
3° N bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast is 56.7 miles (91.3 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located N of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 65 miles, taking about 1h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in Australia.

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. 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 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 Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min AUD 12 - AUD 15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $5–$10* Budget

At 65 miles, driving is often the most practical option.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 438.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM