Bay of Islands to Milford Sound: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Bay of Islands from Milford Sound?
The distance from Bay of Islands to Milford Sound is 728.3 miles (1172.1 km) as the crow flies. Milford Sound is located SSW of Bay of Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1293.6 miles, taking about 30h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in New Zealand.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Bay of Islands and Milford Sound. 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 Bay of Islands to Milford Sound
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
- You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator