Measured from our pickup in Guwahati
Distances from Guwahati by road
How far it is, and how long it takes, from Guwahati to the places people drive and ride to in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, with the stops on the way. Where we have a route guide, it's linked: the road, the stops, the season and which rental to take.
Around our pickup in Guwahati
Where you're likely to arrive, measured to our pickup in Maligaon.
| From Guwahati to | Distance | Drive time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamakhya railway station | 2 km | About 10 minutes | — |
| Kamakhya Temple | 2 km | About 10 minutes | — |
| Guwahati railway station (Paltan Bazaar) | 7 km | 20–30 minutes | — |
| Guwahati airport (LGBI) | 12 km | 30–40 minutes | — |
Guwahati to Assam
No permit needed, for Indian or foreign visitors.
| From Guwahati to | Distance | Drive time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sualkuchi silk village | 35 km | About 1 hour | — |
| Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | 48 km | About 1.5 hours | — |
| Chandubi Lake | 64 km | About 1.5 hours | — |
| NagaonThe halfway break on the way to Kaziranga | 110 km | About 2.5 hours | — |
| TezpurOn the way to Tawang | 180 km | About 4 hours | — |
| Kaziranga National Park | 220+ km | About 4 hours | Route guide |
| JorhatThe last town before the Majuli ferry | About 300 km | 5.5–6 hours | — |
| Majuli Island | 300+ km, then a ferry | About 6 hours to Neamati Ghat, then a 1-hour ferry | Route guide |
Guwahati to Meghalaya
No permit needed, for Indian or foreign visitors.
| From Guwahati to | Distance | Drive time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| NongpohThe breakfast stop on the Shillong road | 60 km | About 1.5 hours | — |
| Umiam Lake (Barapani)15 km before Shillong | About 85 km | 2.5–3 hours | — |
| Shillong | 100 km | 3–4 hours | Route guide |
| Cherrapunji (Sohra) | 150 km | 4–5 hours via Shillong | Route guide |
| Dawki and Mawlynnong | 180+ km | Best over 2 days, with a night in Shillong | Route guide |
Guwahati to Arunachal Pradesh
Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and visitors from abroad a Protected Area Permit (PAP); we help you apply.
| From Guwahati to | Distance | Drive time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| BhalukpongWhere the Tawang road enters Arunachal; permits are checked here | About 240 km | 5–6 hours | — |
| BomdilaThe usual night stop on the way to Tawang | About 335 km | 8–9 hours | — |
| Dirang35–40 km past Bomdila | About 370 km | 9–10 hours | — |
| Tawang | 480 km | 12–14 hours, usually over 2 days | Route guide |
| Ziro Valley | 400+ km | 10–12 hours | Route guide |
Guwahati to Nagaland
Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit (ILP) and visitors from abroad a Protected Area Permit (PAP); we help you apply.
| From Guwahati to | Distance | Drive time | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| DimapurOn the way to Kohima | About 275 km | 6–7 hours | — |
| Kohima (Hornbill Festival) | 350 km | 8–10 hours | Route guide |
Distances are by road and rounded; drive times are for a car in normal traffic. Allow more on a bike or scooty, in rain or fog, and on festival days. New to the hills? Read our tips for driving in the Northeast hills.
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Distances from Guwahati: questions & answers
How far is Kaziranga National Park from Guwahati by road?
220+ km from our pickup in Guwahati; about 4 hours.
How far is Majuli Island from Guwahati by road?
300+ km, then a ferry from our pickup in Guwahati; about 6 hours to Neamati Ghat, then a 1-hour ferry.
How far is Shillong from Guwahati by road?
100 km from our pickup in Guwahati; 3–4 hours.
How far is Cherrapunji (Sohra) from Guwahati by road?
150 km from our pickup in Guwahati; 4–5 hours via Shillong.
How far is Dawki and Mawlynnong from Guwahati by road?
180+ km from our pickup in Guwahati; best over 2 days, with a night in Shillong.
How far is Tawang from Guwahati by road?
480 km from our pickup in Guwahati; 12–14 hours, usually over 2 days. Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit, and visitors from abroad a Protected Area Permit.
How far is Ziro Valley from Guwahati by road?
400+ km from our pickup in Guwahati; 10–12 hours. Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit, and visitors from abroad a Protected Area Permit.
How far is Kohima (Hornbill Festival) from Guwahati by road?
350 km from our pickup in Guwahati; 8–10 hours. Indian visitors need an Inner Line Permit, and visitors from abroad a Protected Area Permit.
How far can I drive a rental in a day?
Fair-use limit of 300 km/day. Extra distance billed at ₹8/km for cars and ₹3/km for bikes/scooters. Hill roads are slow, so plan on less: our route guides split anything much over 300 km into two days and keep you off hill roads after dark.
Where are these distances measured from?
From our pickup in Maligaon, Guwahati, about 2 km from Kamakhya station and 12 km from the airport. Drive times are for a car in normal traffic; add time on a bike or scooty, in rain or fog, and on festival days.
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Our pickup in Maligaon, Guwahati, about 2 km from Kamakhya station.
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