Driving from Bintulu to Miri, Sibu and Niah

Distances and driving times

Times are rough guides for a relaxed drive with a short stop. Traffic, roadworks and weather can add more, so leave early for longer trips.

On the Pan Borneo Highway

The Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak is toll-free. Follow the posted speed limits: on many stretches the limit is 90 km/h, and it drops near towns, junctions and roadworks.

Fill up in Bintulu before a long drive and plan your stops. Malaysian citizens can buy subsidised RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 programme; visitors pay the unsubsidised price, which is revised every week.

Places worth the drive

Niah National Park, famous for its great cave, makes a full day trip from Bintulu. Miri is a popular stop for longer journeys, and Sibu sits on the Rajang River to the south-west.

Similajau National Park is about 30 km from Bintulu, but Sarawak Forestry says access is temporarily restricted for repairs. Check its status before you go.

Taking a rental car out of town

Our booking form asks for your destination. Tell us where you plan to drive and for how long, and we will confirm the right car and any arrangements for longer trips on WhatsApp. If you are thinking of crossing into Brunei, ask us before you book.