Day trip from Petaling Jaya to Rawang
Rawang lies 24 km (15 mi) north of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 24 km (15 mi) apart, Rawang is a realistic day trip from Petaling Jaya: about 23 min each way by road.
| Petaling Jaya | Rawang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 807,879 | 199,095 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 46000–47830 | 48000–48300 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rawang
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Staying in Rawang
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Common questions
How far is Rawang from Petaling Jaya?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line, north of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 29 km (18 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Rawang by road?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Rawang?
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.