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HerātGardez

Driving from Herāt to Gardez

Gardez lies 653 km (406 mi) east of Herāt, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 9 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 797 km (495 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

HerātGardez

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HerātGardez
CountryAfghanistanAfghanistan
Population574,300103,601
Elevation927 m (3,041 ft)2,308 m (7,572 ft)
Time nowUTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul)UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul)

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Staying in Gardez

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Common questions

How far is Gardez from Herāt?

653 km (406 mi) in a straight line, east of Herāt; by road roughly 797 km (495 mi).

How long does it take to get from Herāt to Gardez by car?

About 9 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Herāt and Gardez?

No, both are on Asia/Kabul at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.