Driving from Shanghai to Fuzhou
Fuzhou lies 614 km (381 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 749 km (465 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shanghai | Fuzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 344000–350000 |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to Fuzhou
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Staying in Fuzhou
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Common questions
How far is Fuzhou from Shanghai?
614 km (381 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 749 km (465 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Fuzhou by car?
About 9 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Fuzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai 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.