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

243.6 miles 392 km · straight line
322.8 miles actual route 519.5 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
NZD 91 - NZD 112 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand from Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is 243.6 miles (392 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is located S of Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 322.8 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in New Zealand — Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand in Waikato Region and Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand in Wellington 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand 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 Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min NZD 91 - NZD 112 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand & Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
37.78°S, 175.28°E
Pacific/Auckland
39m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM