A Guide to Driving Times and Distances in Niue
You’ll never have to stay in the car for too long when road-tripping in Niue! The island has 123 km (76 mi) of paved roads, where most visitors prefer to stick to the 64 km (40 mi) that circle the island, dotted with villages and main attractions. Just to give you an idea of how little you will be driving between points of interest in Niue, and how long it takes to drive around Niue, we’ve put together this quick guide to the driving times in Niue.
For more advice on hitting the road in Niue, see What You Need to Hire a Car in Niue. For cycling times and distances, see The Cycling Times & Distances in Niue.
4 Things You Need to Know About the Driving Times in Niue
The driving times stated in the brief guide below take into account some of the following reasons your driving speed will be affected in Niue:
- It takes approximately 1 hr 30 mins to drive around the entire island on the coastal road
- The speed limit in Niue is 40 kph within villages and 60 kph on the open road
- The sealed roads in Niue are full of potholes, especially on the east coast and cross-island roads, so slow down to keep control and not damage your vehicle
- There are other hazards on Niue’s roads to frequently slow down for, including chickens and dogs.
Needless to say, you’ll be driving at a slow speed in Niue and taking it easy. Personally, that’s what we love about a road trip on “The Rock”! For more driving tips, see How to Drive in Niue + 10 Road Rules to Know.
© NiuePocketGuide.comHow Long Does it Take to Travel Around Niue?
If you’re wondering how long it takes to travel around Niue via a particular transport, then wonder no more!
How Long Does it Take to Walk Around Niue?
It takes approximately 12 hours to walk around Niue on the main coastal road.
How Long Does it Take to Cycle Around Niue?
It takes approximately 4 hours to cycle around Niue along the main coastal road. Check out The Cycling Times & Distances in Niue for more details.
How Long Does it Take to Drive Around Niue by Car?
It takes approximately 1 hr 30 mins to drive around Niue along the main coastal road.
Learn more about the ways to travel around Niue in our Niue Transport Guide: 10 Ways to Get Around Niue.
© NiuePocketGuide.comThe Driving Times from Alofi
Alofi is the capital of Niue and where you will find the most accommodation options on the island. For this reason, it’s a popular location to start from when exploring the island. Here are some approximate times and distances from Alofi to Niue’s main points of interest.
Alofi to West Coast Villages
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
Niue has 14 villages including Alofi. Many of which have their own attractions and accommodations for visitors. See what each village in Niue has to offer in A Guide to the Villages in Niue.
- Makefu – 6.5 km / 4 mi / 8 mins
- Tuapa – 8.1 km / 5 mi / 12 mins
- Namukulu – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 17 mins
- Hikutavake – 12 km / 7.4 mi / 8 mins
- Toi – 14.2 km / 8.8 mi / 20 mins
- Avatele (via the top road) – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 15 mins
- Tamakautoga (via the top road) – 8 km / 5 mi / 10 mins.
Alofi to East Coast Villages:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Mutalau – 17.5 km / 10.9 mi / 26 mins
- Lakepa (cross-island road) – 14.5 km / 9 mi / 20 mins
- Liku (cross-island road) – 15 km / 9.3 mi / 30 mins
- Vaiea (via top road) – 13.7 km / 8.5 mi / 20 mins
- Hakupu (cross-island road) – 14.1 km / 8.9 mi / 31 mins.
Alofi to Niue’s Attractions:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
Niue’s attractions, such as sea tracks and tours, are scattered across the island. You may also find yourself wanting to drive to some of Niue’s services that are outside of Alofi, although you will find most inside Alofi. Check out these driving times to popular points of interest so you know how long and far it takes to get there.
- Avaiki Cave – 6.5 km / 4 mi / 8 mins
- Hio Beach and Cafe – 8.1 km / 5 mi / 12 mins
- Limu Pools – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 17 mins
- Matapa Chasm & Talava Arches – 12 km / 7.4 mi / 8 mins
- Uluvehi Sea Track & A5 Tours – 17.5 km / 10.9 mi / 26 mins
- Hikulagi Sculpture Park (cross-island road) – 17.3 km / 10.7 mi / 22 mins
- Togo Chasm (cross-island road) – 16 km / 9.9 mi / 22 mins
- Anapala Chasm & Ebony Tours (cross-island road) – 14.1 km / 8.9 mi / 31 mins
- Avatele Beach, Taue Tours & Washaway Cafe (via top road) – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 15 mins
- Scenic Matavai Resort (via top road) – 8.6 km / 5.3 mi / 13 mins.
Alofi to Niue’s Services:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Hanan Airport – 3.5 km / 2.2 mi / 7 mins
- Swanson Shopping Complex – 2.8 km / 1.7 mi / 5 mins
- Niue Hospital (via Tapeu-Porritt Road) – 5.3 km / 3.2 mi / 9 mins.
See more of Niue’s shops and services in our guide, Information, Shops & Services in Niue.
© NiuePocketGuide.comThe Driving Times from Hanan Airport
How does it take to drive from the airport in Niue? Not long. Niue’s sole airport, Hanan International Airport is conveniently placed on the island where driving times will take no more than 30 minutes! Alofi is a mere five minutes drive, while the most popular accommodations around Niue usually take around 15 minutes to drive to. Needless to say, you’ll essentially be starting your holiday soon after landing in Niue.
Hanan Airport to West Coast Villages:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Alofi – 3.5 km / 2.2 mi / 7 mins
- Makefu – 9.5 km / 5.9 mi / 13 mins
- Tuapa – 11.2 km / 7 mi / 16 mins
- Namukulu – 12.3 km / 7.6 mi / 16 mins
- Hikutavake – 15.1 km / 9.4 mi / 21 mins
- Toi – 17.3 km / 10.7 mi / 23 mins
- Tamakautoga – 5.8 km / 3.6 mi / 9 mins
- Avatele – 6.9 km / 4.3 mi / 9 mins.
Hanan Airport to East Coast Villages:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Mutalau – 20.6 km / 12.8 mi / 29 mins
- Lakepa (via Alofi and the cross-island road) – 17.7 km / 11 mi / 23 mins
- Liku (via Alofi and the cross-island road) – 18.1 km / 11.2 mi / 24 mins
- Vaiea (via Avatele) – 10.5 km / 6.5 mi / 15 mins
- Hakupu (via Avatele) – 15 km / 9.3 mi / 21 mins.
Hanan Airport to Alofi Accommodations:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Airport accommodation (Petite Hatava) – 1.2 km / 0.7 mi / 3 mins.
- Alofi town centre (Heleni Jessop’s Fatahega, Stone Villas, Taloa Heights and Kololi’s Motel) – 3.5 km / 2.2 mi / 7 mins.
- Alofi North (Anakule and Yolos) – 4.9 km / 3 mi / 7 mins.
Hanan Airport to Accommodations Around Niue:
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Tamakautoga stays (Scenic Matavai Resort, Lanutahi Fales and NIC’s Bungalows)– 5.8 km / 3.6 mi / 9 mins
- Avatele stays (Breeze, Lau’s Getaway, Damiana’s Motel and Aleki’s Guesthouse) – 6.9 km / 4.3 mi / 9 mins
- Hakupu stays (Lalopine Rockhouse) – 15 km / 9.3 mi / 21 mins
- Lakepa stays (Taoke Fales and Lialagi Units) – 17.7 km / 11 mi / 23 mins
- Makefu stays (Anaiki Motel and Lolani’s Retreat) – 9.5 km / 5.9 mi / 13 mins
- Namukulu stays (Namukulu Cottages and Kaliki Lodge) – 12.3 km / 7.6 mi / 16 mins
- Hikutavake stays – 15.1 km / 9.4 mi / 21 mins.
Compare accommodations by browsing The 30 Best Accommodations in Niue. Plus, find out more about travelling from Hanan Airport in our The Best Airport Transfers in Niue.
(c) niuepocketguide.comDriving Times for the Rest of Niue
The road running around the perimeter of Niue is 64 km (40 mi) long taking about two hours to drive around completely at a slow pace. Distances between the villages dotted around this circular road are relatively short, so it doesn’t take long to travel to pretty much anywhere in Niue. For an idea of distances between points of interest around the island, here are a few driving times you need to know.
Driving Times from Namukulu
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Namukulu to Makefu – 2.8 km / 6.2 mi / 3 mins
- Namukulu to Liku – 20 km / 12.4 mi / 25 mins
- Namukulu to Alofi – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 15 mins
- Namukulu to Mutalau – 10.5 km / 3.1 mi / 18 mins.
Driving Times from Liku
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Liku to the Togo Chasm – 6.5 km / 4 mi / 10 mins
- Liku to Alofi (cross-island road) – 15 km / 9.3 mi / 30 mins
- Liku to Lakepa – 5.5 km / 3.1 mi / 7 mins
- Liku to Hakupu – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 15 mins.
Driving Times from Avatele
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Avatele to the Togo Chasm – 12 km / 7.4 mi / 15 mins
- Avatele to Tamakautoga – 2 km / 1.2 mi / 5 mins
- Avatele to Alofi (via the top road) – 10 km / 6.2 mi / 15 mins
- Avatele to Hakupu – 8 km / 5 m / 10 mins.
Driving Times from Tamakautoga
(Kilometres / Miles / Minutes)
- Tamakautoga to Hanan Airport (via the top road) – 5.8 km / 3.6 mi / 8 mins
- Tamakautoga to Alofi (via the top road) – 8 km / 5 mi / 10 mins
- Tamakautoga to Avatele – 2.9 km / 1.8 mi / 4 mins
- Tamakautoga to Hakupu – 10.9 km / 6.7 mi / 16 mins.
More About the Driving Times and Distances in Niue
That’s it for Niue driving times and distances and how long it takes to travel around Niue. For more travel times to get stuck into, check out the following guides, as well as more content about Niue:
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in How to Drive in Niue.
