Driving from Shanghai to Shaoshan
Shaoshan lies 939 km (584 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 1,146 km (712 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shanghai | Shaoshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 118,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 411300 |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to Shaoshan
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Staying in Shaoshan
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Common questions
How far is Shaoshan from Shanghai?
939 km (584 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,146 km (712 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Shaoshan by car?
About 14 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Shaoshan?
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.