Cost to Drive from Brisbane to Byron Bay
164 km via the Pacific Mwy · about 2 h 5 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Brisbane's weekly average U91
Fuel: Brisbane U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- A typical car costs $31.66 one way at Sydney's average (241.3 c/L), $0.19 more than at Brisbane's (239.9 c/L).
- At Brisbane's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $31.47, $0.17 more than a week earlier ($31.30 at 238.6 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $9.18 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Brisbane U91 averaged 169.9 c/L and the same drive cost $22.29.
- At 164 km this is the 13th longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 13th dearest to drive.
Driving 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.
Brisbane → Byron Bay fuel cost
Default price: Brisbane 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 | Brisbane average (239.9 c/L) | Sydney average (for Byron Bay) (241.3 c/L) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 9.8 L | $23.61 | $47.21 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 13.1 L | $31.47 | $62.95 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 18.0 L | $43.28 | $86.56 | $43.53 | $87.06 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $24–$43 | $24–$44 | ||||
| AIP's weekly report covers the 8 capital cities only. Byron Bay is costed at Sydney's average, the figure for that state's capital, not a local price. | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Brisbane to Byron Bay?
- Between $24 and $43 in fuel one way at Brisbane's weekly average U91 for the week ending 18 October 2026 (239.9 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $31.47.
- How far is Brisbane to Byron Bay by road?
- 164 km via the Pacific Mwy, around 2 h 5 min of driving without long stops.
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- 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.