Day trip from Shanghai to Jiaxing
Jiaxing lies 85 km (53 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 85 km (53 mi) apart, Jiaxing is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 1 h 23 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Jiaxing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 314000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Jiaxing
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Staying in Jiaxing
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Jiaxing. Of the 116 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (52), and 5 are five-star. Guests have left 321 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jiaxing
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Common questions
How far is Jiaxing from Shanghai?
85 km (53 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 104 km (65 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Jiaxing by road?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Jiaxing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jiaxing?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Jiaxing, 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.