Driving from Surabaya to Samarinda
Samarinda lies 896 km (556 mi) north-east of Surabaya, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 1,093 km (679 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Surabaya | Samarinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 865,306 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Samarinda are 1 h ahead of Surabaya right now, so a 13 h 39 min journey lands 14 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Surabaya to Samarinda
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Samarinda
Our booking partner lists 75 places to stay in Samarinda. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (41). Guests have left 630 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Samarinda
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Samarinda from Surabaya?
896 km (556 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Surabaya; by road roughly 1,093 km (679 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Samarinda by car?
About 13 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Samarinda?
Samarinda is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Samarinda?
Our booking partner lists 75 places to stay in Samarinda, 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.