Dunedin to Upper Hutt: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.5 miles 641.4 km · straight line
511.3 miles actual route 822.9 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
NZD 144 - NZD 178 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Dunedin from Upper Hutt?

The distance from Dunedin to Upper Hutt is 398.5 miles (641.4 km) as the crow flies. Upper Hutt is located NE of Dunedin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.3 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in New Zealand — Dunedin in Otago and Upper Hutt in Wellington 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 Upper Hutt. 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 Upper Hutt

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min NZD 144 - NZD 178 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~13h 3min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dunedin & Upper Hutt

Quick Facts

Dunedin
45.87°S, 170.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
21m elevation
Upper Hutt
41.14°S, 175.05°E
Pacific/Auckland
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM