Day trip from Shanghai to Wuhu
Wuhu lies 288 km (179 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Wuhu is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Wuhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 241000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Wuhu
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Staying in Wuhu
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 85 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Wuhu
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Common questions
How far is Wuhu from Shanghai?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 352 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Wuhu by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Wuhu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Wuhu?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu, 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.