New Zealand Driving Distances & Fuel Economy

Driving Distances & Times

Paihia to Auckland - 237km (147 miles)
4 hours 15 minutes

Auckland to Wellington - 652km (404 miles)
9 hours 15 minutes

Picton to Nelson - 104km (64 miles)
2 hours 10 minutes

Picton to Kaikoura - 156km (97 miles)
2 hours 15 minutes

Picton to Christchurch - 338km (210 miles)
5 hours

Christchurch to Kaikoura - 182km (113 miles)
2 hours 50 minutes

Christchurch to Greymouth - 256km (159 miles)
4 hours 10 minutes

Christchurch to Queenstown - 491km (304 miles)
7 hours 15 minutes

Queenstown to Wanaka - 113km (70 miles)
1 hour 50 minutes

Queenstown to Dunedin - 288km (179 miles)
4 hours 25 minutes

Vehicle Type	Approx litres per 100km	Approx miles per gallon
Premium Compact	5.5	42
Super Saver	6.5	36
Economy	6.5	36
Tourist	6.7	35
Station Wagon	7	33
4WD Station Wagon	8	29
People Mover	8.5	28

Fuel economies are based on driving at 80-100kph on flat open road.