Day trip from Guangzhou to Gaozhou
Gaozhou lies 280 km (174 mi) south-west of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 280 km (174 mi) apart, Gaozhou is a realistic day trip from Guangzhou: about 4 h 33 min each way by road.
| Guangzhou | Gaozhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 292,164 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 525200 |
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Staying in Gaozhou
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Common questions
How far is Gaozhou from Guangzhou?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Guangzhou; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Gaozhou by road?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Gaozhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai 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.