Cost to Drive from Sydney to Brisbane
909 km via the Pacific Mwy · about 10 h 55 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Sydney's weekly average U91
Fuel: Sydney U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- A typical car costs $175.47 one way at Sydney's average (241.3 c/L), $1.01 more than at Brisbane's (239.9 c/L).
- At Sydney's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $175.47, $1.31 more than a week earlier ($174.16 at 239.5 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $55.12 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Sydney U91 averaged 165.5 c/L and the same drive cost $120.35.
- At 909 km this is the 4th longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 4th dearest to drive.
The Pacific Motorway is the main coastal corridor between Sydney and Brisbane and has been progressively upgraded to dual carriageway along most of its length, taking a lot of the old single-lane risk out of the drive. It's still a substantial haul, so it suits an early start and planned rest breaks. Fuel is easy to find along the route, though prices ease once you're clear of the metropolitan ends.
Sydney → Brisbane fuel cost
Default price: Sydney average U91, week ending 18 October 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | Sydney average (241.3 c/L) | Brisbane average (239.9 c/L) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 54.5 L | $131.61 | $263.21 | $130.84 | $261.68 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 72.7 L | $175.47 | $350.95 | $174.46 | $348.91 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 100.0 L | $241.28 | $482.55 | $239.88 | $479.75 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $132–$241 | $131–$240 | ||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Sydney to Brisbane?
- Between $132 and $241 in fuel one way at Sydney's weekly average U91 for the week ending 18 October 2026 (241.3 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $175.47.
- How far is Sydney to Brisbane by road?
- 909 km via the Pacific Mwy, around 10 h 55 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Brisbane → Sydney (reverse)
- Melbourne → Sydney
- Canberra → Sydney
- Sydney → Newcastle
- Gold Coast → Sydney
- Brisbane → Gold Coast
- Brisbane → Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore)
- Sydney fuel prices
- Brisbane fuel prices
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly petrol prices report, week ending 18 October 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. AIP weekly averages for the week ending 18 October 2026.