Cairns to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Cairns from Sunshine Coast?
The distance from Cairns to Sunshine Coast is 818.5 miles (1317.3 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located SSE of Cairns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 998.9 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in Australia.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Cairns 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 Cairns to Sunshine Coast
Suggested Stops Between Cairns & Sunshine Coast
- 1367 mi
- 2541 mi
- 3596 mi
- 4301 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator