Driving from Metro to Medan
Medan lies 1,216 km (756 mi) north-west of Metro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,484 km (922 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Metro | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 182,293 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book car hire from Metro to Medan
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Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Medan
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Common questions
How far is Medan from Metro?
1,216 km (756 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Metro; by road roughly 1,484 km (922 mi).
How long does it take to get from Metro to Medan by car?
About 18 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Metro and Medan?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, 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.