Day trip from General Santos to Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro lies 270 km (168 mi) north of General Santos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 270 km (168 mi) apart, Cagayan de Oro is a realistic day trip from General Santos: about 4 h 23 min each way by road.
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| General Santos | Cagayan de Oro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Philippines |
| Population | 722,059 | 741,617 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Cagayan de Oro
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Staying in Cagayan de Oro
Our booking partner lists 366 places to stay in Cagayan de Oro. Of the 214 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (125), and 5 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 9,743 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cagayan de Oro from General Santos?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north of General Santos; by road roughly 329 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from General Santos to Cagayan de Oro 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 General Santos and Cagayan de Oro?
No, both are on Asia/Manila at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cagayan de Oro?
Our booking partner lists 366 places to stay in Cagayan de Oro, 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.