Desaru Coast is the most popular resort town located on the southern tip of East Coast Malaysia. The driving distance between Johor Bahru is 80 km with an easy one and half-hour drive on the motorway E22. After exiting the Desaru coast on Highway 90, you will see the tall building of 4 Points Sheraton and plenty of new development including markets and shopping areas. 

Johor Bahru is a popular city of Malaysia located at the Southern tip of mainland Malaysia and a gateway to Singapore. With its proximity to Singapore, Johor Bahru has seen plenty of development and growth in the last few decades making this city an amazing place to visit for a weekend break or an extended stay. 

I visit Johor Bahru in July 2022 and decided to explore some interesting places along the way while driving from Kuala Lumpur to Johor. 

Muar is located south of Melaka, approximately 180km from Kuala Lumpur city. A relatively little know destination, Muar is a great location for a weekend break and is very easily accessibly from Melaka (26 km )  as well as Kuala Lumpur (180 km) 

Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru road trip in Malaysia is a great way to explore some amazing historical cities along the west coast of mainland Malaysia. I planned this trip in late August 2022 and decided to stop at some off-the-beaten-path locations on this route.