Dunedin to New Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dunedin from New Plymouth?
The distance from Dunedin to New Plymouth is 504.4 miles (811.7 km) as the crow flies. New Plymouth is located NNE of Dunedin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.4 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in New Zealand — Dunedin in Otago and New Plymouth in Taranaki 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Dunedin and New Plymouth. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.4 times to circle the Earth's equator