Driving from Shanghai to Huangshan
Huangshan lies 345 km (214 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 421 km (262 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shanghai | Huangshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 460,786 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to Huangshan
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Staying in Huangshan
Our booking partner lists 107 places to stay in Huangshan. Of the 105 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 651 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Huangshan
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Common questions
How far is Huangshan from Shanghai?
345 km (214 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 421 km (262 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Huangshan by car?
About 5 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Huangshan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Huangshan?
Our booking partner lists 107 places to stay in Huangshan, 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.