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

735.6 miles 1183.9 km · straight line
1122.3 miles actual route 1806.2 km · driving distance
26h 30min estimated drive time
NZD 317 - NZD 390 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bay of Islands from Queenstown, New Zealand?

The distance from Bay of Islands to Queenstown, New Zealand is 735.6 miles (1183.9 km) as the crow flies. Queenstown, New Zealand is located SSW of Bay of Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1122.3 miles, taking about 26h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. 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 Queenstown, 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 Queenstown, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 30min NZD 317 - NZD 390 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 48min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~34h 27min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bay of Islands & Queenstown, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Bay of Islands
35.22°S, 174.08°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Queenstown, New Zealand
45.03°S, 168.66°E
Pacific/Auckland
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM