Gold Coast to Mornington Peninsula: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gold Coast from Mornington Peninsula?

The distance from Gold Coast to Mornington Peninsula is 864.2 miles (1390.8 km) as the crow flies. Mornington Peninsula is located SSW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.3 miles, taking about 21h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland and Mornington Peninsula 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 Mornington Peninsula. 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.