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 price
Fuel: Brisbane U91 avg, week ending 12 July 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.
Brisbane → Byron Bay fuel cost
Default price: Brisbane 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 | 9.8 L | $16.72 | $33.44 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 13.1 L | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 18.0 L | $30.65 | $61.30 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Brisbane to Byron Bay?
- Between $17 and $31 in fuel one way at this week's Brisbane average price (169.9 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $22.29.
- 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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- Byron Bay → Brisbane (reverse)
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- Brisbane 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.