Car hire and driving in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
Driving distances to the cities around, the rules that change at the border, and where to compare rental prices.
In North Korea traffic drives on the right. Picking up at ICN means 72 km (45 mi) into the centre before the trip starts.
Drives from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Paech’ŏn-ŭp | North Korea | 32 km (20 mi) | about 29 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Kangnyŏng | North Korea | 38 km (24 mi) | about 35 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Kaesŏng | North Korea | 54 km (34 mi) | about 49 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | North Korea | 58 km (36 mi) | about 53 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Sariwŏn-si | North Korea | 62 km (38 mi) | about 57 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Ŭllyul | North Korea | 89 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Songnim-ni | North Korea | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Namp’o | North Korea | 97 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Chaeryŏng-ni | North Korea | 105 km (65 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Kangsŏn | North Korea | 112 km (69 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Man’gyŏngdae-ri | North Korea | 116 km (72 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Pyongyang | North Korea | 119 km (74 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Hamhŭng | North Korea | 257 km (160 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Sunch’ŏn | North Korea | 162 km (101 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Hŭngnam | North Korea | 255 km (158 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Wŏnsan | North Korea | 186 km (115 mi) | about 2 h 50 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Chongjin | North Korea | 537 km (333 mi) | about 8 h 11 min |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Kaech’ŏn | North Korea | 192 km (120 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which side of the road do they drive on in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
The right, as everywhere in North Korea.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.