10 Cities Near Hong Kong + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Hong Kong, HK, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai.
The closest notable city to Hong Kong, HK is Macau, about 41 mi (65 km) away — roughly 1 hr 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacauCasinos and Portuguese heritage | 41 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ShenzhenChina's tech megacity next door | 20 mi / 32 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ZhuhaiCoastal gateway by the bridge | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| GuangzhouCantonese food and history | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Danshui | 40 mi / 65 km | 1 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Humen | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shiqi | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Huizhou | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pingshan | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shilong | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Hong Kong
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Danshui. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
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
What cities are near Hong Kong?
Notable cities near Hong Kong include Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Danshui. The closest is Macau, about 41 miles (65 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
What day trips can I take from Hong Kong?
Good day trips from Hong Kong (roughly under 100 miles) include Macau, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Guangzhou — close enough to visit and return in a day.
Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Hong Kong?
The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.
How do I get from Hong Kong to nearby cities?
Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.