Great Ocean Road to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Great Ocean Road from Sunshine Coast?
The distance from Great Ocean Road to Sunshine Coast is 999.5 miles (1608.6 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NE of Great Ocean Road. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1214.5 miles, taking about 24h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in Australia — Great Ocean Road in Victoria and Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Great Ocean Road and Sunshine Coast. 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 Great Ocean Road to Sunshine Coast
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator