Cost to Drive from Byron Bay to Brisbane
164 km via the Pacific Mwy · about 2 h 5 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Byron Bay's weekly average price
Fuel: Sydney U91 avg, week ending 30 August 2026 · distance computed once from open routingDriving from Brisbane to Byron Bay follows the Pacific Motorway south across the Queensland-New South Wales border. It's a comfortable run on good motorway for most of the way and a popular weekend escape from the city. Bear in mind the border also brings a time-zone difference during daylight saving, though the drive itself is straightforward with services along the corridor.
Byron Bay → Brisbane fuel cost
Default price: Sydney average U91, week ending 30 August 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 9.8 L | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 13.1 L | $26.57 | $53.14 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 18.0 L | $36.53 | $73.06 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Byron Bay to Brisbane?
- Between $20 and $37 in fuel one way at this week's Sydney average price (202.5 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $26.57.
- How far is Byron Bay to Brisbane by road?
- 164 km via the Pacific Mwy, around 2 h 5 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly petrol prices report, week ending 30 August 2026verified
- OSRM open routing (road distance, computed at build)cross-checked
Fuel cost only — tolls, food and accommodation not included. Distance is the practical sealed-road driving route; drive time excludes long breaks. Prices along remote corridors run above city averages. Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026.