Driving from Cairo to Zagazig
Zagazig lies 63 km (39 mi) north of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 58 min without stops, over roughly 77 km (48 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Cairo | Zagazig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 430,445 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
Where to book car hire from Cairo to Zagazig
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Staying in Zagazig
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Common questions
How far is Zagazig from Cairo?
63 km (39 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo; by road roughly 77 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Zagazig by car?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Zagazig?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
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.