Gold Coast to Hobart: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gold Coast from Hobart?
The distance from Gold Coast to Hobart is 1081.7 miles (1740.8 km) as the crow flies. Hobart is located SSW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1532.4 miles, taking about 33h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland and Hobart in Tasmania.
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 Hobart. 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 Hobart
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 361 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator