Day trip from Fukuoka to Hōfu
Hōfu lies 117 km (73 mi) north-east of Fukuoka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 117 km (73 mi) apart, Hōfu is a realistic day trip from Fukuoka: about 1 h 55 min each way by road.
| Fukuoka | Hōfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 116,925 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hōfu
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Staying in Hōfu
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Common questions
How far is Hōfu from Fukuoka?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Fukuoka; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Hōfu by road?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Hōfu?
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.