NSW · QLD · Return trip
Sydney ⇄ Brisbane
The upgraded M1 Pacific Highway makes Sydney to Brisbane one of the most relaxed long EV drives on the east coast. Fast chargers are plentiful through the coastal towns, so most EVs cover the distance with two or three short stops and plenty of places to break the journey.
Highway
M1 Pacific Highway
Distance (one way)
915 km
Drive time
≈ 10 hours
Fast chargers
115+
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Sydney to Brisbane · M1 Pacific Highway
Route
Sydney to Brisbane
- Highway
- M1 Pacific Highway
- Distance
- 1,012 km
- Drive time
- 12 hr 17 min
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Major charging stops
Key towns with DC fast charging along the route. Check live availability in Plugroo before each leg.
Newcastle
First major hub north of Sydney
Port Macquarie
Coastal charging and a good meal break
Coffs Harbour
Midway fast charging beside the Big Banana
Ballina
Charging near Byron Bay before the border
Gold Coast
Last major charge before Brisbane
Along the way
- Byron Bay and the far north coast beaches
- The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour
- Gold Coast theme parks and surf beaches
Charging tips
- Charging is dense along the coast, so keep stops short and top up to around 80%.
- Holiday periods bring heavy traffic and busy chargers around Byron Bay and the Gold Coast — plan a backup stop.
- Consider an overnight around Coffs Harbour if you want to break the drive in two.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sydney to Brisbane an easy EV drive?
- Yes. The Pacific Highway has some of the densest charging on the east coast, so most EVs complete the drive comfortably with two or three short fast-charging stops.
- Can I stop at Byron Bay along the way?
- Yes. Ballina, just off the highway near Byron Bay, has fast charging, making it easy to detour into Byron while topping up.