Dunedin to Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

610.5 miles 982.5 km · straight line
814.4 miles actual route 1310.7 km · driving distance
20h 2min estimated drive time
NZD 230 - NZD 283 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dunedin from Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Dunedin to Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand is 610.5 miles (982.5 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand is located NNE of Dunedin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 814.4 miles, taking about 20h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in New Zealand — Dunedin in Otago and Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand in Waikato Region.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Dunedin and Hamilton, Waikato 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 Dunedin to Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 2min NZD 230 - NZD 283 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 2min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~26h 3min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dunedin & Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Dunedin
45.87°S, 170.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
21m elevation
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
37.78°S, 175.28°E
Pacific/Auckland
39m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM