Day trip from Hạ Long to Móng Cái
Móng Cái lies 112 km (70 mi) north-east of Hạ Long, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 112 km (70 mi) apart, Móng Cái is a realistic day trip from Hạ Long: about 1 h 50 min each way by road.
| Hạ Long | Móng Cái | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 270,054 | 108,553 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
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Common questions
How far is Móng Cái from Hạ Long?
112 km (70 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hạ Long; by road roughly 137 km (85 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Móng Cái by road?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hạ Long and Móng Cái?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok 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 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.