Driving from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast lies 1,658 km (1,030 mi) north-east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 2,023 km (1,257 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Adelaide | Sunshine Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 398,840 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
Clocks in Sunshine Coast are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 22 h 29 min journey lands 22 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast
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Staying in Sunshine Coast
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Sunshine Coast. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (32).
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Common questions
How far is Sunshine Coast from Adelaide?
1,658 km (1,030 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Adelaide; by road roughly 2,023 km (1,257 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Sunshine Coast by car?
About 22 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against Australia/Adelaide).
Where can I stay in Sunshine Coast?
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Sunshine Coast, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.