Driving from Surabaya to Padang
Padang lies 1,542 km (958 mi) north-west of Surabaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 1,882 km (1,169 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Surabaya | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 32274–83671 | 23655–97794 |
Where to book car hire from Surabaya to Padang
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Surabaya?
1,542 km (958 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Surabaya; by road roughly 1,882 km (1,169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Padang by car?
About 23 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Padang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, 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.