bkkc1976 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hello. google maps telling me 12 hours? and about 7 hours to sukhotai? i have to go up north in november with a few people and would like to know how long it really takes to this 2 destinations! thanks regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmbe Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Hello.google maps telling me 12 hours? and about 7 hours to sukhotai? i have to go up north in november with a few people and would like to know how long it really takes to this 2 destinations! thanks regards Depend on how fast you drive and how many time you stop at benzine station, also traffic. I leave from Bangkok at 11:30-12:00 o'clock and arrive in Chiangmai at 18:00 o'clock , so take time about 6.30 hours, non stop (I drive alone, approx. 120 km/hour) but I did not pass Sukhotai and I do not know how many hours take time to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) It depends a little on the time of day as well, specifically while close to Bangkok where traffic can be heavy. I think 8 hours is a reasonable average to expect, given you stop occasionally for fuel or to grab a quick bite to eat. My best time is 7 hours (driving alone), but it may also take 9 hours if you have to (want to) stop more often, or take it easy. Edited September 6, 2009 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 > google maps telling me 12 hours? > and about 7 hours to sukhotai? If you pass Sukhothai then that means a detour.. Fastest route is just Bangkok - Nakhon Sawan - Kamphaeng Phet (also an interesting historical town) - Tak - Lampang - Chiang Mai. Driving to Sukhothai from Bangkok will be something like 4-5 hours I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 all depends on how and how long to get out of bangkok, after that it is a reasonable trip as described above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimiller Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I agree with Winnie, best time ive done it is 6hrs 45 mins alone and setting off from BKK at 6.30am, average is around 7hrs 30mins with fuel stops etc, I usually have a drink in the car rather than stopping for 15-20 mins though. The route that Winnie has stated is by far the quickest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I think 8 hours is a reasonable average to expect, given you stop occasionally for fuel or to grab a quick bite to eat. That's about my travel time also with 10-15 minute rest stops every 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnbcm Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) Most people I talk to are around 7-8 hours depending on where you leave from, time of day, how fast you go, etc... By myself, I got from Suvarnabhumi to downtown Chiang Mai in about 6 1/2 hours last week, but that's moving fast with only 2 stops. Do not miss the Nakhon Sawan bypass. It is clearly marked on your left before you reach the city in English, but missing it can add a substantial amount of time to your trip as I've found in the past. Edited September 6, 2009 by mnbcm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkc1976 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Thank you all for fast replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyreallrubbish Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I'd concur with around 6 hours from the outskirts of Bangkok to Chiang Mai, plus however long it takes to get from you are in Bangkok to where the highway starts to look like a highway rather than another clogged Bangkok road (not far from Ayuthaya sometimes!) I'd also agree with making sure you bypass Nakhon Sawan or add another 30-45 mins. This time includes a fueling stop and about 3 stops for toilet, buy a coffee etc, but no meals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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