Bay of Islands to Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

420.5 miles 676.8 km · straight line
683.5 miles actual route 1100 km · driving distance
17h 27min estimated drive time
NZD 193 - NZD 238 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Bay of Islands from Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Bay of Islands to Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand is 420.5 miles (676.8 km) as the crow flies. Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand is located S of Bay of Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683.5 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bay of Islands and Nelson, Nelson 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 Bay of Islands to Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 27min NZD 193 - NZD 238 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 56min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 35min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bay of Islands & Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Bay of Islands
35.22°S, 174.08°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
41.27°S, 173.28°E
Pacific/Auckland
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM