Driving from Palembang to Martapura
Martapura lies 1,125 km (699 mi) east of Palembang, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 1,372 km (853 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Palembang | Martapura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 131,449 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Martapura are 1 h ahead of Palembang right now, so a 17 h 9 min journey lands 18 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Martapura from Palembang?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, east of Palembang; by road roughly 1,372 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Martapura by car?
About 17 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Martapura?
Martapura is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.