Day trip from Chennai to Ongole
Ongole lies 270 km (168 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 270 km (168 mi) apart, Ongole is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 4 h 23 min each way by road.
| Chennai | Ongole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 208,344 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Ongole
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Common questions
How far is Ongole from Chennai?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 329 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Ongole 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 Chennai and Ongole?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata 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.