Day trip from Velikiy Novgorod to Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg lies 167 km (104 mi) north of Velikiy Novgorod, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 167 km (104 mi) apart, Saint Petersburg is a realistic day trip from Velikiy Novgorod: about 2 h 43 min each way by road.
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| Velikiy Novgorod | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 222,868 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What to see in Saint Petersburg
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Museum | 4,956,529 | 2019 |
| Russian Museum | 2,260,231 | 2021 |
The busiest is Hermitage Museum at 4,956,529 visitors in 2019. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments.
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Common questions
How far is Saint Petersburg from Velikiy Novgorod?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, north of Velikiy Novgorod; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Velikiy Novgorod to Saint Petersburg by road?
About 2 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Velikiy Novgorod and Saint Petersburg?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.