Driving from Chattogram to Maheshtala
Maheshtala lies 368 km (229 mi) west of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 449 km (279 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chattogram | Maheshtala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 448,317 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Maheshtala are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 5 h 37 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maheshtala
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Staying in Maheshtala
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Common questions
How far is Maheshtala from Chattogram?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, west of Chattogram; by road roughly 449 km (279 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Maheshtala by car?
About 5 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Maheshtala?
Maheshtala is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Maheshtala?
The Rupee (INR).
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.