New Plymouth to Whanganui: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Plymouth from Whanganui?
The distance from New Plymouth to Whanganui is 79 miles (127.1 km) as the crow flies. Whanganui is located SE of New Plymouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.2 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in New Zealand — New Plymouth in Taranaki Region and Whanganui in Manawatu-Wanganui.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 New Plymouth and Whanganui. 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 New Plymouth to Whanganui
Quick Facts
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 7 hours
- You could travel this distance about 315.3 times to circle the Earth's equator