Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.7 miles 1082.6 km · straight line
832.8 miles actual route 1340.3 km · driving distance
16h 52min estimated drive time
AUD 157 - AUD 193 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Griffith, New South Wales, Australia from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Sunshine Coast is 672.7 miles (1082.6 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NE of Griffith, New South Wales, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.8 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in Australia — Griffith, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales 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 Griffith, New South Wales, Australia 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 Griffith, New South Wales, Australia to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 52min AUD 157 - AUD 193 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 14min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 56min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Griffith, New South Wales, Australia & Sunshine Coast

Quick Facts

Griffith, New South Wales, Australia
34.29°S, 146.05°E
Australia/Sydney
128m elevation
Sunshine Coast
26.65°S, 153.07°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM