Driving from Sapporo to Matsudo
Matsudo lies 820 km (509 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 1,000 km (621 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Matsudo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 498,575 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Matsudo
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Staying in Matsudo
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Matsudo. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,825 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Matsudo
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Common questions
How far is Matsudo from Sapporo?
820 km (509 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 1,000 km (621 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Matsudo by car?
About 12 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Matsudo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Matsudo?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Matsudo, 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.