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

33.1 miles 53.2 km · straight line
42.4 miles actual route 68.2 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
NZD 12 - NZD 15 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Queenstown, New Zealand from Wanaka?

The distance from Queenstown, New Zealand to Wanaka is 33.1 miles (53.2 km) as the crow flies. Wanaka is located NE of Queenstown, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.4 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in New Zealand.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Queenstown, New Zealand and Wanaka. 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 Queenstown, New Zealand to Wanaka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min NZD 12 - NZD 15 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Queenstown, New Zealand
45.03°S, 168.66°E
Pacific/Auckland
310m elevation
Wanaka
44.70°S, 169.15°E
Pacific/Auckland
280m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 753.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM