Gisborne to Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92 miles 148 km · straight line
141.9 miles actual route 228.3 km · driving distance
3h 5min estimated drive time
NZD 40 - NZD 49 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Gisborne from Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Gisborne to Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand is 92 miles (148 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand is located SW of Gisborne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 141.9 miles, taking about 3h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in New Zealand — Gisborne in Gisborne and Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand in Hawke's Bay Region.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gisborne and Hastings, Hawke's Bay 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 Gisborne to Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 5min NZD 40 - NZD 49 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 42min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 56min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gisborne & Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Gisborne
38.65°S, 178.00°E
Pacific/Auckland
10m elevation
Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
39.64°S, 176.85°E
Pacific/Auckland
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 270.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM