Sunshine Coast to Yarra Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sunshine Coast from Yarra Valley?

The distance from Sunshine Coast to Yarra Valley is 884.6 miles (1423.6 km) as the crow flies. Yarra Valley is located SSW of Sunshine Coast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1156.1 miles, taking about 22h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in Australia — Sunshine Coast in Queensland and Yarra Valley in Victoria.

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. 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 Sunshine Coast and Yarra Valley. 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.