Ashburton to New Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ashburton from New Plymouth?

The distance from Ashburton to New Plymouth is 355.3 miles (571.8 km) as the crow flies. New Plymouth is located NNE of Ashburton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.8 miles, taking about 14h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in New Zealand — Ashburton in Canterbury and New Plymouth in Taranaki Region.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ashburton and New Plymouth. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.