Day trip from Ipoh to Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya lies 174 km (108 mi) south of Ipoh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 174 km (108 mi) apart, Petaling Jaya is a realistic day trip from Ipoh: about 2 h 50 min each way by road.
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| Ipoh | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 759,952 | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 30000–31650 | 46000–47830 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Ipoh?
174 km (108 mi) in a straight line, south of Ipoh; by road roughly 213 km (132 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Petaling Jaya by road?
About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ipoh and Petaling Jaya?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, bookable on this site.
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.