Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.4 miles 531.8 km · straight line
398.7 miles actual route 641.6 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
AUD 75 - AUD 92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
2° N bearing direction

How far is Port Macquarie from Sunshine Coast?

The distance from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast is 330.4 miles (531.8 km) as the crow flies. Sunshine Coast is located N of Port Macquarie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.7 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in Australia — Port Macquarie 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min AUD 75 - AUD 92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $48–$140* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Port Macquarie & Sunshine Coast

Quick Facts

Port Macquarie
31.43°S, 152.91°E
Australia/Sydney
10m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM