10 Cities Near Nanjing + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Nanjing, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Zhenzhou, Chuzhou, Gushu.
The closest notable city to Nanjing, China is Zhenzhou, about 27 mi (44 km) away — roughly 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhenzhou | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chuzhou | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Gushu | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yangzhou | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hutang | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chaohu | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gaoyou | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mingguang | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Changzhou | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Taizhou | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Nanjing
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zhenzhou, Chuzhou, Gushu, Yangzhou, Hutang. 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
Notable cities near Nanjing include Zhenzhou, Chuzhou, Gushu, Yangzhou, Hutang. The closest is Zhenzhou, about 27 miles (44 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.