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

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

The distance from Sunshine Coast to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is 510.9 miles (822.2 km) as the crow flies. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia is located SSW of Sunshine Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.2 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in Australia — Sunshine Coast in Queensland and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in New South Wales.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sunshine Coast and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 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.