Driving from Singapore to Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya lies 321 km (199 mi) north-west of Singapore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Singapore | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
What changes when you arrive in Petaling Jaya
Crossing from Singapore into Malaysia: money changes from the Dollar to the Ringgit (MYR); the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Singapore to Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Singapore?
321 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Singapore; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Petaling Jaya by car?
About 4 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and Petaling Jaya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petaling Jaya?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, 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.