Day trip from Chiba to Zama
Zama lies 67 km (42 mi) west of Chiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 67 km (42 mi) apart, Zama is a realistic day trip from Chiba: about 1 h 5 min each way by road.
| Chiba | Zama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 979,768 | 132,325 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 427-0001 | 252-0027–252-8539 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zama
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Staying in Zama
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Common questions
How far is Zama from Chiba?
67 km (42 mi) in a straight line, west of Chiba; by road roughly 82 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiba to Zama by road?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiba and Zama?
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 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.