Driving from Jakarta to Mataram
Mataram lies 1,056 km (656 mi) east of Jakarta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 1,288 km (800 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Jakarta | Mataram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 8.5 million | 441,147 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Mataram are 1 h ahead of Jakarta right now, so a 16 h 6 min journey lands 17 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Jakarta to Mataram
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Staying in Mataram
Our booking partner lists 116 places to stay in Mataram. Of the 97 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (43). Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 5,059 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mataram from Jakarta?
1,056 km (656 mi) in a straight line, east of Jakarta; by road roughly 1,288 km (800 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Mataram by car?
About 16 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jakarta and Mataram?
Mataram is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Mataram?
Our booking partner lists 116 places to stay in Mataram, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.