Day trip from Balasore to Dhanbad
Dhanbad lies 261 km (162 mi) north of Balasore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Dhanbad is a realistic day trip from Balasore: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
| Balasore | Dhanbad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 144,373 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Dhanbad from Balasore?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, north of Balasore; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balasore to Dhanbad by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balasore and Dhanbad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.