Central Coast to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Central Coast from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Central Coast to Sunshine Coast is 479.3 miles (771.3 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NNE of Central Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.3 miles, taking about 11h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in Australia — Central Coast in New South Wales and Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Central Coast 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.