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

94.6 miles 152.3 km · straight line
120.2 miles actual route 193.5 km · driving distance
2h 35min estimated drive time
NZD 34 - NZD 42 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

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

The distance from Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand to Whanganui is 94.6 miles (152.3 km) as the crow flies. Whanganui is located N of Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand. By car, the driving distance is approximately 120.2 miles, taking about 2h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in New Zealand — Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand in Wellington Region and Whanganui in Manawatu-Wanganui.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand 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 Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand to Whanganui

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 35min NZD 34 - NZD 42 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 6min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 27min $14–$42* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
41.29°S, 174.78°E
Pacific/Auckland
31m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 263.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM