Day trip from Johor Bahru to Muar
Muar lies 147 km (91 mi) north-west of Johor Bahru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 147 km (91 mi) apart, Muar is a realistic day trip from Johor Bahru: about 2 h 23 min each way by road.
| Johor Bahru | Muar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 858,118 | 314,776 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 80000–81310 | 84000–84200 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Muar
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Staying in Muar
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Common questions
How far is Muar from Johor Bahru?
147 km (91 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Johor Bahru; by road roughly 179 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Muar by road?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Johor Bahru and Muar?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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.