Driving from Chennai to Cuddalore
Cuddalore lies 158 km (98 mi) south of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 193 km (120 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Cuddalore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 173,636 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai to Cuddalore
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Staying in Cuddalore
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Common questions
How far is Cuddalore from Chennai?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, south of Chennai; by road roughly 193 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Cuddalore by car?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Cuddalore?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.