Milford Sound to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418 miles 672.7 km · straight line
739.8 miles actual route 1190.6 km · driving distance
18h 14min estimated drive time
NZD 209 - NZD 257 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Milford Sound from Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Milford Sound to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is 418 miles (672.7 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is located ENE of Milford Sound. By car, the driving distance is approximately 739.8 miles, taking about 18h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in New Zealand.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Milford Sound 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 Milford Sound to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 14min NZD 209 - NZD 257 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 53min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milford Sound & Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Milford Sound
44.63°S, 167.88°E
Pacific/Auckland
0m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM