10 Cities Near Hangzhou + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Hangzhou, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Shaoxing, Huzhou, Jiaxing.
The closest notable city to Hangzhou, China is Shaoxing, about 32 mi (52 km) away — roughly 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShaoxingCanals and rice wine | 32 mi / 52 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HuzhouTea hills and Lake Tai | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| JiaxingWater towns and a famous lake | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| NingboAn ancient port city | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| ShanghaiChina's dazzling metropolis | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zhuji | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shangyu | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Puyang | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mudu | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dongyang | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Hangzhou
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Shaoxing, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo, Zhuji. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Hangzhou
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Shanghai. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Hangzhou include Shaoxing, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo, Shanghai. The closest is Shaoxing, about 32 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.