Driving from Shanghai to Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing lies 1,271 km (790 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 1,551 km (964 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Shanghai | Zhaoqing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 526000 |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to Zhaoqing
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Staying in Zhaoqing
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Zhaoqing. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 111 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Zhaoqing
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Common questions
How far is Zhaoqing from Shanghai?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,551 km (964 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Zhaoqing by car?
About 19 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Zhaoqing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhaoqing?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Zhaoqing, 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.