Gold Coast to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gold Coast from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia?

The distance from Gold Coast to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 424.6 miles (683.4 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located SSW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.2 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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.