Auckland to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.6 miles 493.5 km · straight line
398.1 miles actual route 640.6 km · driving distance
8h 12min estimated drive time
NZD 112 - NZD 138 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Auckland from Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Auckland to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is 306.6 miles (493.5 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is located S of Auckland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.1 miles, taking about 8h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in New Zealand.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auckland and Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand. 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.

How to Get from Auckland to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 12min NZD 112 - NZD 138 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 50min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 47min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auckland & Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Auckland
36.85°S, 174.76°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
41.29°S, 174.78°E
Pacific/Auckland
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM