Cost to Drive from Sydney to Gold Coast
837 km via the Pacific Mwy · about 10 h 10 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Sydney's weekly average price
Fuel: Sydney U91 avg, week ending 12 July 2026 · distance computed once from open routingDriving from Sydney to the Gold Coast follows the Pacific Motorway almost the whole way, so it's a high-standard road for nearly the entire trip. It's a long drive that most people split with an overnight stop or share between drivers, but the consistent motorway conditions make it an easy route to plan. Fuel and rest stops are plentiful along the coastal corridor.
Sydney → Gold Coast fuel cost
Default price: Sydney average U91, week ending 12 July 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 | 50.2 L | $83.11 | $166.23 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 67.0 L | $110.82 | $221.64 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 92.1 L | $152.38 | $304.75 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Sydney to Gold Coast?
- Between $83 and $152 in fuel one way at this week's Sydney average price (165.5 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $110.82.
- How far is Sydney to Gold Coast by road?
- 837 km via the Pacific Mwy, around 10 h 10 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Gold Coast → Sydney (reverse)
- Sydney → Melbourne
- Sydney → Brisbane
- Sydney → Canberra
- Sydney → Newcastle
- Sydney fuel prices
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly prices reportverified
- 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.