Sunshine Coast to Tamworth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.9 miles 535.8 km · straight line
413.1 miles actual route 664.8 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
AUD 78 - AUD 96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Sunshine Coast from Tamworth?

The distance from Sunshine Coast to Tamworth is 332.9 miles (535.8 km) as the crow flies. Tamworth is located SSW of Sunshine Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.1 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in Australia — Sunshine Coast in Queensland and Tamworth in New South Wales.

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. 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 Tamworth. 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 Sunshine Coast to Tamworth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min AUD 78 - AUD 96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sunshine Coast & Tamworth

Quick Facts

Sunshine Coast
26.65°S, 153.07°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Tamworth
31.09°S, 150.93°E
Australia/Sydney
384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM