Day trip from Cagayan de Oro to General Santos
General Santos lies 270 km (168 mi) south of Cagayan de Oro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 270 km (168 mi) apart, General Santos is a realistic day trip from Cagayan de Oro: about 4 h 23 min each way by road.
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| Cagayan de Oro | General Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 741,617 | 722,059 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
Where to book tours and tickets in General Santos
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Staying in General Santos
Our booking partner lists 148 places to stay in General Santos. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42), and 1 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 3,108 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is General Santos from Cagayan de Oro?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, south of Cagayan de Oro; by road roughly 329 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cagayan de Oro to General Santos by road?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cagayan de Oro and General Santos?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where can I stay in General Santos?
Our booking partner lists 148 places to stay in General Santos, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.