New Zealand travel distances and driving times
Planning a self-drive holiday in New Zealand: see our maps with distances between the main centres in kilometres and the approximate driving times between towns and attractions!
The following maps show the distances between the main New Zealand centres in kilometres and the approximate driving time including short breaks. It will give you a rough idea about the size of New Zealand.
Delays are possible due to heavy traffic at rush hour times, because of accidents, road construction or flooding in bad weather. Detours from the main highways can take much longer due to curvy, hilly or unsealed roads.
Driving distances New Zealand North Island
Driving distances New Zealand South Island