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Bitung → Manado

Driving from Bitung to Manado

Manado lies 31 km (20 mi) west of Bitung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 29 min without stops, over roughly 38 km (24 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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BitungManado
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population225,134458,582
Elevation21 m (69 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)

Where to book car hire from Bitung to Manado

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Staying in Manado

Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (80), and 1 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,804 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Manado

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Manado from Bitung?

31 km (20 mi) in a straight line, west of Bitung; by road roughly 38 km (24 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bitung to Manado by car?

About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bitung and Manado?

No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.

Where can I stay in Manado?

Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Manado, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.