Driving from Wellington to Hamilton
Hamilton lies 392 km (244 mi) north of Wellington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 478 km (297 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Wellington | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Population | 381,900 | 192,100 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) |
| Postal codes | 6021–6149 | 3214–3244 |
Where to book car hire from Wellington to Hamilton
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Staying in Hamilton
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Book a hotel in Hamilton
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Wellington?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north of Wellington; by road roughly 478 km (297 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Hamilton by car?
About 5 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wellington and Hamilton?
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.