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

297.9 miles 479.5 km · straight line
461.5 miles actual route 742.7 km · driving distance
12h 34min estimated drive time
NZD 130 - NZD 160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand from Tauranga?

The distance from Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand to Tauranga is 297.9 miles (479.5 km) as the crow flies. Tauranga is located NNE of Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.5 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in New Zealand — Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand in Tasman District and Tauranga in Bay of Plenty.

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 Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand and Tauranga. 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 Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand to Tauranga

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 34min NZD 130 - NZD 160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~11h 56min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand & Tauranga

Quick Facts

Richmond, Tasman District, New Zealand
41.33°S, 173.18°E
Pacific/Auckland
10m elevation
Tauranga
37.69°S, 176.17°E
Pacific/Auckland
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM