Gold Coast to Rockhampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.5 miles 591.4 km · straight line
440.1 miles actual route 708.2 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
AUD 83 - AUD 102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Gold Coast from Rockhampton?

The distance from Gold Coast to Rockhampton is 367.5 miles (591.4 km) as the crow flies. Rockhampton is located NNW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.1 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in Australia.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gold Coast and Rockhampton. 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 Rockhampton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min AUD 83 - AUD 102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gold Coast & Rockhampton

Quick Facts

Gold Coast
28.02°S, 153.40°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Rockhampton
23.38°S, 150.51°E
Australia/Brisbane
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM