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Driving from Putian to Sanming

Sanming lies 166 km (103 mi) north-west of Putian, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 202 km (126 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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PutianSanming
CountryChinaChina
Population1.5 million602,166
Elevation23 m (75 ft)126 m (413 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Postal codes351100365000

Where to book car hire from Putian to Sanming

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Staying in Sanming

Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Sanming. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3).

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Common questions

How far is Sanming from Putian?

166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Putian; by road roughly 202 km (126 mi).

How long does it take to get from Putian to Sanming by car?

About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Putian and Sanming?

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

Where can I stay in Sanming?

Our booking partner lists 4 places to stay in Sanming, 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.