Driving from Tama to Chūō
Chūō lies 28 km (17 mi) east of Tama, 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.
| Tama | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 148,285 | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 283-0005–706-8651 | 010-0443–999-3796 |
Where to book car hire from Tama to Chūō
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Staying in Chūō
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Tama?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, east of Tama; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tama to Chūō by car?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tama and Chūō?
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.