Cost to Drive from Brisbane to Gold Coast
76 km via the Pacific Mwy · about 1 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 routingThe Pacific Motorway connects Brisbane and the Gold Coast and is one of the busiest stretches of road in the country. It's a short hop in distance, but heavy commuter and holiday traffic means it's often congestion-prone, and the real variable on this trip is the time of day you travel rather than the route itself. Services are close at hand throughout.
Brisbane → Gold Coast 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 | 4.6 L | $7.75 | $15.49 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 6.1 L | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 8.4 L | $14.20 | $28.41 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
- Between $8 and $14 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 $10.33.
- How far is Brisbane to Gold Coast by road?
- 76 km via the Pacific Mwy, around 1 h 5 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Gold Coast → Brisbane (reverse)
- Brisbane → Sydney
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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.