Day trip from Uyo to Calabar
Calabar lies 45 km (28 mi) east of Uyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 45 km (28 mi) apart, Calabar is a realistic day trip from Uyo: about 44 min each way by road.
| Uyo | Calabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 436,606 | 540,000 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Calabar
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Staying in Calabar
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Calabar. Of the 59 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Guests have left 82 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Calabar
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Common questions
How far is Calabar from Uyo?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, east of Uyo; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Uyo to Calabar by road?
About 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Uyo and Calabar?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Calabar?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Calabar, 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.