Driving from Kolkata to Jessore
Jessore lies 110 km (69 mi) north-east of Kolkata, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 134 km (84 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kolkata | Jessore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 243,987 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Jessore are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 1 h 41 min journey lands 2 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jessore
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Kolkata to Jessore
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Staying in Jessore
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Common questions
How far is Jessore from Kolkata?
110 km (69 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata; by road roughly 134 km (84 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Jessore by car?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Jessore?
Jessore is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Jessore?
The Taka (BDT).
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.