Day trip from Nanjing to Hefei
Hefei lies 143 km (89 mi) west of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 143 km (89 mi) apart, Hefei is a realistic day trip from Nanjing: about 2 h 19 min each way by road.
| Nanjing | Hefei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 9.5 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 210000 | 230000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hefei
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Staying in Hefei
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei. Of the 212 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91), and 21 are five-star. Guests have left 940 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hefei
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Common questions
How far is Hefei from Nanjing?
143 km (89 mi) in a straight line, west of Nanjing; by road roughly 174 km (108 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Hefei by road?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Hefei?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hefei?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei, 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.