The drive from Beechmont to the Sunshine Coast is a 180-kilometer journey that takes you from the mountain village to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. You will travel down Beechmont Road and then onto the M1 Pacific Motorway, passing through Brisbane. The trip takes about 2.5 hours, depending on traffic.
Total Distance: Driving distance 180 km, straight-line air distance 140 km.
Traffic can be heavy near Brisbane.
Any time of year, but avoid peak hour traffic.