Maitland to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.9 miles 691.9 km · straight line
539 miles actual route 867.5 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
AUD 101 - AUD 125 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Maitland from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Maitland to Sunshine Coast is 429.9 miles (691.9 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NNE of Maitland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 539 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in Australia — Maitland in New South Wales and Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Maitland 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 Maitland to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min AUD 101 - AUD 125 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Maitland & Sunshine Coast

Quick Facts

Maitland
32.73°S, 151.56°E
Australia/Sydney
16m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM