Day trip from Szczecin to Gdynia
Gdynia lies 287 km (178 mi) north-east of Szczecin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 287 km (178 mi) apart, Gdynia is a realistic day trip from Szczecin: about 4 h 40 min each way by road.
| Szczecin | Gdynia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 395,513 | 257,000 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 70-001–95-061 | 80-008–81-969 |
What to see in Gdynia
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Śródmieście.
Where to book tours and tickets in Gdynia
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Staying in Gdynia
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Common questions
How far is Gdynia from Szczecin?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Szczecin; by road roughly 350 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Szczecin to Gdynia by road?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Szczecin and Gdynia?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.