Driving from Wellington to Dunedin
Dunedin lies 615 km (382 mi) south-west of Wellington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 750 km (466 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Wellington | Dunedin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Population | 381,900 | 132,800 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) |
| Postal codes | 6021–6149 | 9054–9059 |
Where to book car hire from Wellington to Dunedin
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Staying in Dunedin
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Book a hotel in Dunedin
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Common questions
How far is Dunedin from Wellington?
615 km (382 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Wellington; by road roughly 750 km (466 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Dunedin by car?
About 9 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wellington and Dunedin?
No, both are on Pacific/Auckland at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.