Day trip from Otaru to Hakodate
Hakodate lies 159 km (99 mi) south of Otaru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 159 km (99 mi) apart, Hakodate is a realistic day trip from Otaru: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
| Otaru | Hakodate | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 115,333 | 275,730 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Common questions
How far is Hakodate from Otaru?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, south of Otaru; by road roughly 194 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Otaru to Hakodate by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Otaru and Hakodate?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo 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.