Franz Josef to New Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.5 miles 580.2 km · straight line
603.7 miles actual route 971.5 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
NZD 170 - NZD 210 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Franz Josef from New Plymouth?

The distance from Franz Josef to New Plymouth is 360.5 miles (580.2 km) as the crow flies. New Plymouth is located NE of Franz Josef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.7 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in New Zealand.

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 Franz Josef 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.

How to Get from Franz Josef to New Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min NZD 170 - NZD 210 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~14h 40min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franz Josef & New Plymouth

Quick Facts

Franz Josef
43.38°S, 170.18°E
Pacific/Auckland
150m elevation
New Plymouth
39.07°S, 174.08°E
Pacific/Auckland
64m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM