Driving from Kobe to Hitachi
Hitachi lies 538 km (334 mi) north-east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 656 km (408 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kobe | Hitachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 174,508 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Kobe to Hitachi
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Staying in Hitachi
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Common questions
How far is Hitachi from Kobe?
538 km (334 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kobe; by road roughly 656 km (408 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Hitachi by car?
About 8 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Hitachi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.