Daintree to Gold Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

959.5 miles 1544.1 km · straight line
1166.6 miles actual route 1877.5 km · driving distance
24h 32min estimated drive time
AUD 220 - AUD 270 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Daintree from Gold Coast?

The distance from Daintree to Gold Coast is 959.5 miles (1544.1 km) as the crow flies. Gold Coast is located SSE of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1166.6 miles, taking about 24h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. 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 Daintree and Gold 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 Daintree to Gold Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 32min AUD 220 - AUD 270 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 26min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~31h 54min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daintree & Gold Coast

Quick Facts

Daintree
16.25°S, 145.42°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Gold Coast
28.02°S, 153.40°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM