Bay of Islands to Timaru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651.7 miles 1048.8 km · straight line
925 miles actual route 1488.7 km · driving distance
22h 29min estimated drive time
NZD 261 - NZD 322 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bay of Islands from Timaru?

The distance from Bay of Islands to Timaru is 651.7 miles (1048.8 km) as the crow flies. Timaru is located SSW of Bay of Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 925 miles, taking about 22h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. 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 Timaru. 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 Timaru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 29min NZD 261 - NZD 322 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 59min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~29h 14min $111–$324* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bay of Islands & Timaru

Quick Facts

Bay of Islands
35.22°S, 174.08°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Timaru
44.40°S, 171.25°E
Pacific/Auckland
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM