Coromandel Peninsula to Tongariro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.3 miles 272.5 km · straight line
220.5 miles actual route 354.9 km · driving distance
4h 52min estimated drive time
NZD 62 - NZD 77 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Coromandel Peninsula from Tongariro?

The distance from Coromandel Peninsula to Tongariro is 169.3 miles (272.5 km) as the crow flies. Tongariro is located S of Coromandel Peninsula. By car, the driving distance is approximately 220.5 miles, taking about 4h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in New Zealand.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Tongariro. 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 Tongariro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 52min NZD 62 - NZD 77 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 50min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 37min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coromandel Peninsula & Tongariro

Quick Facts

Coromandel Peninsula
36.75°S, 175.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m elevation
Tongariro
39.20°S, 175.58°E
Pacific/Auckland
2797m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM