Gold Coast to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1390.9 miles 2238.5 km · straight line
1971.9 miles actual route 3173.5 km · driving distance
37h 53min estimated drive time
AUD 371 - AUD 457 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Gold Coast from Uluru?

The distance from Gold Coast to Uluru is 1390.9 miles (2238.5 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located W of Gold Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1971.9 miles, taking about 37h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in Australia — Gold Coast in Queensland and Uluru in Northern Territory.

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 Uluru. 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 Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 53min AUD 371 - AUD 457 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 28min $158–$296* Budget
Train ~49h 15min $237–$690* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gold Coast
28.02°S, 153.40°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Uluru
25.34°S, 131.04°E
Australia/Darwin
863m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM