Driving from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat
Ballarat lies 1,491 km (926 mi) south-west of Sunshine Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 1,818 km (1,130 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sunshine Coast | Ballarat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 398,840 | 111,973 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
Where to book car hire from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat
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Staying in Ballarat
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Common questions
How far is Ballarat from Sunshine Coast?
1,491 km (926 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sunshine Coast; by road roughly 1,818 km (1,130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Ballarat by car?
About 20 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunshine Coast and Ballarat?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.