Driving from Sunshine Coast to Canberra
Canberra lies 1,030 km (640 mi) south of Sunshine Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 1,257 km (781 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sunshine Coast | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 398,840 | 367,752 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
Where to book car hire from Sunshine Coast to Canberra
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Staying in Canberra
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Common questions
How far is Canberra from Sunshine Coast?
1,030 km (640 mi) in a straight line, south of Sunshine Coast; by road roughly 1,257 km (781 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Canberra by car?
About 13 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sunshine Coast and Canberra?
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.