Driving from Cairo to Alexandria
Alexandria lies 180 km (112 mi) north-west of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 219 km (136 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cairo | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
Where to book car hire from Cairo to Alexandria
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Staying in Alexandria
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria. Of the 243 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 29 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 93,347 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cairo; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Alexandria by car?
About 2 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Alexandria?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Alexandria?
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria, bookable on this site.
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 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.