Private Car from Da Nang to Quy Nhon: New Expressways and How to Plan

The trip from Da Nang or Hoi An to Quy Nhon is about 300 km. It is one of the most scenic long-distance drives in Central Vietnam, linking a lively coastline, the martial-arts heartland of Binh Dinh, untouched beaches and ancient Cham towers. With a driving time of about 4.5 to 5 hours, it suits a plan of 2 days and 1 night or 3 days and 2 nights better than a same-day return. Below is a guide to the expressway, the stops on the way and tips for choosing a vehicle for a long trip.

The expressway route and actual driving time

The road network between Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh keeps improving, which cuts the journey time:

• A chain of expressways: the car leaves central Da Nang or Hoi An and joins the Da Nang to Quang Ngai expressway at the Tuy Loan interchange in Da Nang or the Ha Lam interchange in Quang Nam. The route then connects through the Quang Ngai to Hoai Nhon and Hoai Nhon to Quy Nhon expressway sections. On these stretches the car can keep a steady 80 to 90 km/h, avoiding the crowded urban junctions on the old National Highway 1.
• Driving time: the average trip takes about 4.5 to 5 hours, including one or two rest stops for water or a light snack at roadside stations.
• Safety and comfort: a private car with air conditioning and good suspension is quiet and steady for the whole 300 km. This matters for older travellers and young children.

Popular ways to plan a Quy Nhon trip by private car

Depending on how long you stay and where you go next, you can choose a flexible option:

1. One-way transfer to your destination

This option picks you up from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An and takes you straight to your hotel or resort in Quy Nhon, such as the Nhon Ly beach area, Ghenh Rang or the city centre. It suits you if you plan to stay in Quy Nhon for 3 to 5 days, then fly home directly from Phu Cat Airport to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

2. Round-trip package, 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights

The driver travels with the group for the whole programme, takes you to the sights around Quy Nhon and brings the group back to Da Nang at the end of the holiday.

• Day 1: leave Da Nang early in the morning, stop at the Sa Huynh salt fields, reach Quy Nhon for lunch, then spend the afternoon at Ghenh Rang Tien Sa and on the Quy Nhon beach.
• Day 2: in the morning, visit the Phuong Mai peninsula, see the sea at Ky Co and Eo Gio, or snorkel for coral at Hon Seo. In the afternoon, stop at the Doi or Banh It towers before the drive back to Da Nang.

3. Sightseeing around Quy Nhon

The sights around the city are spread out:

• The Nhon Ly boat pier, about 20 to 25 km from the city centre, is where you take a speedboat out to Ky Co and Eo Gio. The route crosses the Thi Nai sea bridge, almost 2.5 km long.
• The Trung Luong and Cat Tien picnic areas are about 28 km north of the city centre.
• The Bai Xep fishing village, with its boutique resorts, lies about 12 km south of the centre, in the direction of Phu Yen.

A private car makes it easy to move between these sights without waiting for taxis by the roadside.

Stops worth making on the Da Nang to Quy Nhon route

On a 300 km drive, stopping at the right moments helps the driver and the passengers rest, and gives you some local culture on the way:

• Quang Ngai area (about 130 km from Da Nang): a good place for breakfast or an iced milk coffee after the first two hours of driving.
• Sa Huynh salt fields (Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai): right beside National Highway 1, where you can see the white salt fields sparkling in the sun and buy some traditional baked salt as a gift.
• Hoai Nhon and Phu My (Binh Dinh): an area known for the Tam Quan coconut groves. Visitors can stop for coconut-water rice paper, coconut candy or the famous sausage and pork roll from Huyen market.

Choosing the vehicle size for a 300 km trip

A long trip needs enough room in the cabin for comfort:

• 4-seat sedan: suits up to 2 to 3 adults with light luggage.
• 7-seat SUV or MPV (for example Innova Cross, Fortuner, Xpander, or VinFast VF 8): a good fit for a family of 4 to 5 people. The high roof and the folding rear seats give room for 3 to 4 large suitcases and gift bags.
• 16-seat van (for example Ford Transit or Hyundai Solati): the best option for a group of 7 to 12 people. The reclining seats and generous legroom help everyone rest over the whole journey.

For more on long-distance travel, read 7 essential tips for travelling by car in Central Vietnam, check the private car with driver service or read about the Mang Den private car trip from Da Nang.

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