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

77.7 miles 125 km · straight line
97.2 miles actual route 156.5 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
NZD 27 - NZD 34 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
328° NNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand to Taupo is 77.7 miles (125 km) as the crow flies. Taupo is located NNW of Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.2 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in New Zealand — Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand in Hawke's Bay Region and Taupo in Waikato Region.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand and Taupo. 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 Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand to Taupo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min NZD 27 - NZD 34 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $12–$34* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand
39.64°S, 176.85°E
Pacific/Auckland
19m elevation
Taupo
38.68°S, 176.08°E
Pacific/Auckland
405m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 320.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM