Coromandel Peninsula to Tauranga: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.4 miles 119.7 km · straight line
103.6 miles actual route 166.7 km · driving distance
2h 34min estimated drive time
NZD 29 - NZD 36 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Coromandel Peninsula from Tauranga?

The distance from Coromandel Peninsula to Tauranga is 74.4 miles (119.7 km) as the crow flies. Tauranga is located SSE of Coromandel Peninsula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.6 miles, taking about 2h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in New Zealand.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Coromandel Peninsula and Tauranga. 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 Coromandel Peninsula to Tauranga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 34min NZD 29 - NZD 36 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 5min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 26min $12–$36* Comfort

Quick Facts

Coromandel Peninsula
36.75°S, 175.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Tauranga
37.69°S, 176.17°E
Pacific/Auckland
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 334.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM