Driving from Sapporo to Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu lies 981 km (610 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 58 min without stops, over roughly 1,197 km (744 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Hamamatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 791,707 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Hamamatsu
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Staying in Hamamatsu
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Hamamatsu. Of the 65 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 4 are five-star. Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 20,202 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamamatsu from Sapporo?
981 km (610 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,197 km (744 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Hamamatsu by car?
About 14 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Hamamatsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hamamatsu?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Hamamatsu, bookable on this site.
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.