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

382.2 miles 615.1 km · straight line
493.3 miles actual route 793.9 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
NZD 139 - NZD 171 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Dunedin to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is 382.2 miles (615.1 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is located NE of Dunedin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.3 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in New Zealand — Dunedin in Otago and Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand 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 Wellington, Wellington 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 Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min NZD 139 - NZD 171 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~12h 39min $59–$173* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Dunedin
45.87°S, 170.50°E
Pacific/Auckland
21m elevation
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
41.29°S, 174.78°E
Pacific/Auckland
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM