Gold Coast to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gold Coast from Townsville?
The distance from Gold Coast to Townsville is 734.3 miles (1181.7 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located NW of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887.3 miles, taking about 18h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in Australia.
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 Townsville. 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 Townsville
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
- You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator