Driving from Sydney to Gold Coast
Gold Coast lies 686 km (426 mi) north of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 837 km (520 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Sydney | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 640,778 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
Where to book car hire from Sydney to Gold Coast
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Staying in Gold Coast
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold Coast (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 736 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (335), and 72 are five-star. Across 478 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 514,665 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gold Coast from Sydney?
686 km (426 mi) in a straight line, north of Sydney; by road roughly 837 km (520 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Gold Coast by car?
About 9 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Gold Coast?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Gold Coast?
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.