The distance between New Plymouth and Whitianga is around 408km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 1 different ways to get from New Plymouth to Whitianga by car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whitianga → New Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
There are several options for getting from New Plymouth to Whitianga by car. The cheapest option is to drive which costs around NZ$115 ($71) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between New Plymouth and Whitianga is around 408km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from New Plymouth and Whitianga by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from New Plymouth to Whitianga is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$115 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between New Plymouth and Whitianga, if you exclude driving, is to drive which will typically cost around NZ$115 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between New Plymouth and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between New Plymouth and Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 4h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Plymouth to Whitianga. We recommend that you drive to Whitianga. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Whitianga is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from New Plymouth and Whitianga. The distance is around 408km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Plymouth to Whitianga is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$115 ($71).
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The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.