Lake Tekapo to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

229.7 miles 369.6 km · straight line
387 miles actual route 622.8 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
NZD 109 - NZD 135 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tekapo from Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand?

The distance from Lake Tekapo to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand is 229.7 miles (369.6 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand is located NE of Lake Tekapo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in New Zealand.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lake Tekapo and Richmond, Tasman District, 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 Lake Tekapo to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min NZD 109 - NZD 135 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $46–$135* Comfort

Quick Facts

Lake Tekapo
44.00°S, 170.48°E
Pacific/Auckland
710m elevation
Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand
41.33°S, 173.18°E
Pacific/Auckland
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM