Day trip from Cotabato to General Santos
General Santos lies 160 km (100 mi) south-east of Cotabato, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 160 km (100 mi) apart, General Santos is a realistic day trip from Cotabato: about 2 h 36 min each way by road.
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| Cotabato | General Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 383,383 | 722,059 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 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 Cotabato?
160 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cotabato; by road roughly 196 km (122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cotabato to General Santos by road?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cotabato 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
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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.