Day trip from Hangzhou to Rugao
Rugao lies 234 km (146 mi) north of Hangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 234 km (146 mi) apart, Rugao is a realistic day trip from Hangzhou: about 3 h 49 min each way by road.
| Hangzhou | Rugao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 11.9 million | 257,400 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 310000 | 226500 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rugao
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Staying in Rugao
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Common questions
How far is Rugao from Hangzhou?
234 km (146 mi) in a straight line, north of Hangzhou; by road roughly 286 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou to Rugao by road?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hangzhou and Rugao?
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.