Day trip from Petaling Jaya to Taiping
Taiping lies 217 km (135 mi) north-west of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 217 km (135 mi) apart, Taiping is a realistic day trip from Petaling Jaya: about 3 h 31 min each way by road.
| Petaling Jaya | Taiping | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 807,879 | 217,647 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 46000–47830 | 34000–34030 |
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Staying in Taiping
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Common questions
How far is Taiping from Petaling Jaya?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Taiping by road?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Taiping?
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.