Driving from Yishun New Town to Kuantan
Kuantan lies 270 km (168 mi) north of Yishun New Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 329 km (205 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Yishun New Town | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 228,730 | 548,014 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
What changes when you arrive in Kuantan
Crossing from Singapore into Malaysia: money changes from the Dollar to the Ringgit (MYR); the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Yishun New Town to Kuantan
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Staying in Kuantan
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan. Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 5 are five-star. Across 192 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 95,925 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kuantan
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Common questions
How far is Kuantan from Yishun New Town?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, north of Yishun New Town; by road roughly 329 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yishun New Town to Kuantan by car?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yishun New Town and Kuantan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kuantan?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuantan?
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan, 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 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.