Day trip from Petaling Jaya to George Town
George Town lies 292 km (182 mi) north-west of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 292 km (182 mi) apart, George Town is a realistic day trip from Petaling Jaya: about 4 h 45 min each way by road.
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| Petaling Jaya | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 807,879 | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Where to book tours and tickets in George Town
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Staying in George Town
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Petaling Jaya?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 357 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to George Town by road?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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.