Mornington Peninsula to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

935.6 miles 1505.7 km · straight line
1145.6 miles actual route 1843.6 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
AUD 216 - AUD 265 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mornington Peninsula from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Mornington Peninsula to Sunshine Coast is 935.6 miles (1505.7 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located NNE of Mornington Peninsula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1145.6 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Mornington Peninsula 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 Mornington Peninsula 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 Mornington Peninsula to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min AUD 216 - AUD 265 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $137–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mornington Peninsula & Sunshine Coast

Quick Facts

Mornington Peninsula
38.35°S, 144.95°E
Australia/Melbourne
0m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM