How far is it from Abuja to Jos?

The distance between Abuja and Jos is 259 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Abuja to Jos?

The drive from Abuja to Jos takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Abuja to Jos covers 259 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.

Jos lies roughly to the north-east of Abuja.

The drive from Abuja to Jos mainly follows A234, A3. The longest single stretch is 131 km on A3.

Towns on the route from Abuja to Jos include Keffi, Akwanga, Vom.

Distance: 259 kmDrive time: 3 h 10 min

Driving from Abuja to Jos takes about 3 h 10 min via A3. The distance is 259 km. The straight-line distance is 171 km. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 259 km

The return trip from Jos to Abuja covers roughly the same distance, 259 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Abuja to Jos?: The distance between Abuja and Jos is 259 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Abuja to Jos?: The drive from Abuja to Jos takes approximately 3 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Abuja to Jos?: The fastest route from Abuja to Jos covers 259 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 10 min.
Which direction is Jos from Abuja?: Jos lies roughly to the north-east of Abuja.
Which roads does the route from Abuja to Jos follow?: The drive from Abuja to Jos mainly follows A234, A3. The longest single stretch is 131 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Abuja and Jos?: Towns on the route from Abuja to Jos include Keffi, Akwanga, Vom.