Day trip from Shillong to Guwahati
Guwahati lies 70 km (43 mi) north of Shillong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 70 km (43 mi) apart, Guwahati is a realistic day trip from Shillong: about 1 h 8 min each way by road.
| Shillong | Guwahati | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 143,229 | 962,334 |
| Elevation | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Guwahati
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Staying in Guwahati
Our booking partner lists 906 places to stay in Guwahati. Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (292), and 10 are five-star. Across 110 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 24,918 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guwahati from Shillong?
70 km (43 mi) in a straight line, north of Shillong; by road roughly 85 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shillong to Guwahati by road?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shillong and Guwahati?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guwahati?
Our booking partner lists 906 places to stay in Guwahati, 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.