Day trip from Cairo to Al Maţarīyah
Al Maţarīyah lies 145 km (90 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Al Maţarīyah is a realistic day trip from Cairo: about 2 h 22 min each way by road.
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| Cairo | Al Maţarīyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 162,045 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
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Common questions
How far is Al Maţarīyah from Cairo?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo; by road roughly 177 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Al Maţarīyah by road?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Al Maţarīyah?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
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.