Day trip from Navoiy to Samarkand
Samarkand lies 143 km (89 mi) east of Navoiy, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 143 km (89 mi) apart, Samarkand is a realistic day trip from Navoiy: about 2 h 20 min each way by road.
| Navoiy | Samarkand | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 144,158 | 595,200 |
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) | 703 m (2,306 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
What to see in Samarkand
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures.
Where to book tours and tickets in Samarkand
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Staying in Samarkand
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand. Of the 239 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (175), and 5 are five-star. Across 145 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 45,439 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Samarkand
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Common questions
How far is Samarkand from Navoiy?
143 km (89 mi) in a straight line, east of Navoiy; by road roughly 175 km (109 mi).
How long does it take to get from Navoiy to Samarkand by road?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Navoiy and Samarkand?
No, both are on Asia/Samarkand at the moment.
Where can I stay in Samarkand?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Samarkand, 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.