Invercargill to Queenstown, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.8 miles 154.1 km · straight line
115 miles actual route 185.1 km · driving distance
2h 31min estimated drive time
NZD 32 - NZD 40 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Invercargill from Queenstown, New Zealand?

The distance from Invercargill to Queenstown, New Zealand is 95.8 miles (154.1 km) as the crow flies. Queenstown, New Zealand is located N of Invercargill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115 miles, taking about 2h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in New Zealand.

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. 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 Invercargill and Queenstown, 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 Invercargill to Queenstown, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 31min NZD 32 - NZD 40 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 1min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $14–$40* Comfort

Quick Facts

Invercargill
46.40°S, 168.35°E
Pacific/Auckland
6m elevation
Queenstown, New Zealand
45.03°S, 168.66°E
Pacific/Auckland
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM