Palmerston North to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand: Road Trip Guide & Distance

143.7 miles 231.3 km · straight line
224.5 miles actual route 361.3 km · driving distance
7h 36min estimated drive time
NZD 63 - NZD 78 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Palmerston North from Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand?

The distance from Palmerston North to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand is 143.7 miles (231.3 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand is located WSW of Palmerston North. By car, the driving distance is approximately 224.5 miles, taking about 7h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in New Zealand — Palmerston North in Manawatu-Wanganui and Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand in Tasman District.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North to Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 36min NZD 63 - NZD 78 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 7min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~7h 13min $27–$79* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmerston North & Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Palmerston North
40.36°S, 175.61°E
Pacific/Auckland
34m 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 48 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 173.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM