Takanini to Waitomo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.9 miles 136.6 km · straight line
106.2 miles actual route 170.9 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
NZD 30 - NZD 37 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
174° S bearing direction

How far is Takanini from Waitomo?

The distance from Takanini to Waitomo is 84.9 miles (136.6 km) as the crow flies. Waitomo is located S of Takanini. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.2 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in New Zealand.

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. 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 Takanini and Waitomo. 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 Takanini to Waitomo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min NZD 30 - NZD 37 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$37* Comfort

At 106.2 miles, driving is often the most practical option.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Takanini
37.04°S, 174.93°E
Pacific/Auckland
24m elevation
Waitomo
38.26°S, 175.10°E
Pacific/Auckland
50m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 293.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM