How to travel from New Plymouth to Whitianga, New Zealand

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.

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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 WhitiangaNew Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Drive to Whitianga.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance408km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Plymouth and Whitianga

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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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Airports near Whitianga

The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Whitianga
TRG
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Whitianga
HLZ
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Whitianga