Driving from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Jerusalem lies 54 km (33 mi) south-east of Tel Aviv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 49 min without stops, over roughly 66 km (41 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tel Aviv | Jerusalem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Israel |
| Population | 432,892 | 971,800 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
Where to book car hire from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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Staying in Jerusalem
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (142), and 10 are five-star. Across 160 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 121,042 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jerusalem
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Common questions
How far is Jerusalem from Tel Aviv?
54 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tel Aviv; by road roughly 66 km (41 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by car?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem?
No, both are on Asia/Jerusalem at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jerusalem?
Our booking partner lists 711 places to stay in Jerusalem, 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.