Gold Coast to Great Ocean Road: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.7 miles 1499.5 km · straight line
1170.2 miles actual route 1883.3 km · driving distance
22h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 220 - AUD 271 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Gold Coast from Great Ocean Road?

The distance from Gold Coast to Great Ocean Road is 931.7 miles (1499.5 km) as the crow flies. Great Ocean Road is located SW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1170.2 miles, taking about 22h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland and Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

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 Gold Coast and Great Ocean Road. 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 Gold Coast to Great Ocean Road

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 44min AUD 220 - AUD 271 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 17min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~29h 33min $140–$410* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gold Coast & Great Ocean Road

Quick Facts

Gold Coast
28.02°S, 153.40°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Great Ocean Road
38.68°S, 143.48°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM