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

402.1 miles 647.1 km · straight line
568.8 miles actual route 915.4 km · driving distance
14h 37min estimated drive time
NZD 161 - NZD 198 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Queenstown, New Zealand from Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand?

The distance from Queenstown, New Zealand to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is 402.1 miles (647.1 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand is located NE of Queenstown, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.8 miles, taking about 14h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. 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 Queenstown, New Zealand 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 Queenstown, New Zealand to Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 37min NZD 161 - NZD 198 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 32min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~13h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Queenstown, New Zealand & Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Quick Facts

Queenstown, New Zealand
45.03°S, 168.66°E
Pacific/Auckland
310m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM