Upper Hutt to Whanganui: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.3 miles 134 km · straight line
114.5 miles actual route 184.2 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
NZD 32 - NZD 40 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
360° N bearing direction

How far is Upper Hutt from Whanganui?

The distance from Upper Hutt to Whanganui is 83.3 miles (134 km) as the crow flies. Whanganui is located N of Upper Hutt. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.5 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in New Zealand — Upper Hutt in Wellington Region and Whanganui in Manawatu-Wanganui.

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 Upper Hutt and Whanganui. 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 Upper Hutt to Whanganui

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min NZD 32 - NZD 40 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Upper Hutt & Whanganui

Quick Facts

Upper Hutt
41.14°S, 175.05°E
Pacific/Auckland
60m elevation
Whanganui
39.93°S, 175.05°E
Pacific/Auckland
18m 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 299.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM