Driving from Hat Yai to Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam lies 183 km (114 mi) south of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 223 km (139 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Hat Yai | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 90110 | 14000–14020 |
Clocks in Bukit Mertajam are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 2 h 47 min journey lands 3 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Mertajam
Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Bukit Mertajam
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Hat Yai?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south of Hat Yai; by road roughly 223 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Bukit Mertajam by car?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Bukit Mertajam?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.