Driving from Pekanbaru to Surabaya
Surabaya lies 1,523 km (946 mi) south-east of Pekanbaru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,858 km (1,154 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pekanbaru | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book car hire from Pekanbaru to Surabaya
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Pekanbaru?
1,523 km (946 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Pekanbaru; by road roughly 1,858 km (1,154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Surabaya by car?
About 23 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pekanbaru and Surabaya?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, 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.