Day trip from Jiaxing to Nanjing
Nanjing lies 237 km (147 mi) north-west of Jiaxing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Nanjing is a realistic day trip from Jiaxing: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
| Jiaxing | Nanjing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.2 million | 9.3 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 314000 | 210000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Nanjing
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Staying in Nanjing
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing. Of the 313 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (112), and 58 are five-star. Across 23 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 6,026 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Nanjing
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Common questions
How far is Nanjing from Jiaxing?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jiaxing; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jiaxing to Nanjing by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jiaxing and Nanjing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nanjing?
Our booking partner lists 340 places to stay in Nanjing, 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.