How to travel from Whitianga to Gisborne, New Zealand

The distance between Whitianga and Gisborne is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Whitianga to Gisborne by car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GisborneWhitianga if you're planning a return trip.

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Drive to Gisborne.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Gisborne

There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Gisborne by car. The cheapest option is to drive which costs around NZ$125 ($76) and will take around 5h 15m.

The distance between Whitianga and Gisborne is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Whitianga and Gisborne by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Gisborne is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$125 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Gisborne, if you exclude driving, is to drive which will typically cost around NZ$125 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Gisborne. We recommend that you drive to Gisborne. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Gisborne. We recommend that you drive to Gisborne. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Gisborne. We recommend that you drive to Gisborne. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) 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 Whitianga and Gisborne. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Gisborne is to drive which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$125 ($76).

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Airports near Gisborne

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

GIS
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
ROT
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
PMR
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
International Airport
Distance
277km (172 miles) from Gisborne