Central Coast to Daintree: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Central Coast from Daintree?

The distance from Central Coast to Daintree is 1243.7 miles (2001.5 km) as the crow flies. Daintree is located NNW of Central Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1521.6 miles, taking about 31h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in Australia — Central Coast in New South Wales and Daintree 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Central Coast and Daintree. 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.