Driving from Surat Thani to Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani lies 409 km (254 mi) south of Surat Thani, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 499 km (310 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Surat Thani | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 132,040 | 544,851 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Sungai Petani are 1 h ahead of Surat Thani right now, so a 6 h 14 min journey lands 7 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sungai Petani
Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Surat Thani to Sungai Petani
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Staying in Sungai Petani
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Sungai Petani. Of the 72 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (33). Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 19,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sungai Petani from Surat Thani?
409 km (254 mi) in a straight line, south of Surat Thani; by road roughly 499 km (310 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Sungai Petani by car?
About 6 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Sungai Petani?
Sungai Petani is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Sungai Petani?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Sungai Petani?
Our booking partner lists 141 places to stay in Sungai Petani, 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.