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

347.1 miles 558.6 km · straight line
478 miles actual route 769.3 km · driving distance
10h 40min estimated drive time
NZD 135 - NZD 166 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dunedin from Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Dunedin to Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand is 347.1 miles (558.6 km) as the crow flies. Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand is located NNE of Dunedin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in New Zealand — Dunedin in Otago and Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand in Nelson Region.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dunedin and Nelson, Nelson 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 Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 40min NZD 135 - NZD 166 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 48min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~10h 8min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dunedin & Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Dunedin
45.87°S, 170.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
21m elevation
Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
41.27°S, 173.28°E
Pacific/Auckland
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM