Yarrabilba to Brisbane drive: Distance, time & best stops

The Yarrabilba to Brisbane drive covers a distance of 46km, with a driving time of around 42 minutes. The best stops along the route are the Mt Gravatt Lookout and the Kangaroo Point Cliffs.

The drive from Yarrabilba to Brisbane is not a long one. Yarrabilba is a suburb in the City of Logan, which is theoretically separate from Brisbane, but is essentially part of the Queensland capital’s extensive sprawl.

Most people driving from Yarrabilba to Brisbane, therefore, will be commuters.

On the off chance that you’re a tourist staying in Yarrabilba, perhaps with friends and family or because it’s close to Tamborine Mountain, there are a few things to do on the way into Brisbane.

Yarrabilba to Brisbane distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Yarrabilba to Brisbane is 46km. That makes for a driving time of around 42 minutes.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Obviously, there’s no real reason to stop anywhere along the way. But there are a few attractions that might be of interest.

The quickest route starts out along State Route 95, passing through Logan Village. The trailhead for the Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail is here.

The route runs close to the Logan River at Waterford Park, then roughly follows the river’s course until the turn-off down Loganlea Road.

This passes the Logan Hospital and Meadowbrook Golf Club before reaching the junction with the Pacific Motorway.

Yarrabilba to Brisbane drive: Mt Gravatt and Kangaroo Point

On the way into Brisbane, you can take a slight detour to the Springwood Conservation Park, but the best stop is a little further along. The Mt Gravatt Lookout offers excellent views out over the city.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.