Driving from Chūō to Tama
Tama lies 28 km (17 mi) west of Chūō, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 min without stops, over roughly 34 km (21 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chūō | Tama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 169,179 | 148,285 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 010-0443–999-3796 | 283-0005–706-8651 |
Where to book car hire from Chūō to Tama
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Staying in Tama
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Common questions
How far is Tama from Chūō?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, west of Chūō; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chūō to Tama by car?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chūō and Tama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.