Franz Josef Glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island and can be reached by road from Christchurch via Arthurs Pass or from Queenstown from the southern Haast Pass.

Below we have listed some useful driving distances and drive times for those planning a self drive trip to Franz Josef.

Christchurch - Franz Josef Glacier is 408km's & approx' 5.3 hours drive time.

Dunedin - Franz Josef Glacier is 570km's & approx' 8.15 hours drive time.

Fox Glacier - Franz Josef Glacier is 27km's & approx' 30 minutes drive time.

Greymouth - Franz Josef Glacier is 188km's & approx' 2.15 hours drive time.

Haast - Franz Josef Glacier is 146km's & approx' 2 hours drive time.

Hokitika - Franz Josef Glacier is 148km's & approx' 1.45 hours drive time.

Picton - Franz Josef Glacier is 549km's & approx' 7 hours drive time.

Queenstown - Franz Josef Glacier is 365km's & approx' 5.3 hours drive time.

Westport - Franz Josef Glacier is 276km's & approx' 3.3 hours drive time.