Private Transfer from Burleigh Heads to New Brighton
Burleigh Heads to New Brighton costs from $138 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $140 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 59.5 km by road, usually 45–65 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Burleigh Heads and drive you straight to New Brighton.
Burleigh Heads to New Brighton at a glance
| Distance by road | 59.5 km (47.2 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 45–65 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $138 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $140 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Burleigh Heads |
| Drop-off | Your address in New Brighton |
| State border | Queensland into New South Wales |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Burleigh Heads to New Brighton?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 59.5 km Burleigh Heads to New Brighton starts at $138 in a sedan. It covers the car rather than each seat, includes tolls and GST, and is confirmed for your pickup address in the booking form before payment.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Eight or more travellers? Two vehicles, one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 51.2 of the 59.5 km (86%).
Allow 45–65 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 65.
New Brighton is 47.2 km south of Burleigh Heads as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.3 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Burleigh Heads. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Travelling to New Brighton with children
Capsules, child seats and boosters are free on every booking, set up before your Burleigh Heads pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Both Queensland and New South Wales require an approved restraint for children under 7, so the same seat covers the whole 59.5 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
New Brighton runs on New South Wales time
Burleigh Heads stays on Queensland time all year, while New Brighton moves to daylight saving from the first Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April, an hour ahead. Book the pickup in Burleigh Heads local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Burleigh Heads to New Brighton: questions
How much is a private transfer from Burleigh Heads to New Brighton?
$138 is the sedan from-price and $140 the V-Class from-price for the 59.5 km.
How long does the drive from Burleigh Heads to New Brighton take?
45–65 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Burleigh Heads and New Brighton?
In daylight saving months, yes: New Brighton is an hour ahead of Burleigh Heads.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact