How far is it from Bafoussam to Garoua?

The distance between Bafoussam and Garoua is 893 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bafoussam to Garoua?

The drive from Bafoussam to Garoua takes approximately 14 h by car.

What is the best route from Bafoussam to Garoua?

The fastest route from Bafoussam to Garoua covers 893 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h.

Which direction is Garoua from Bafoussam?

Garoua lies roughly to the north-east of Bafoussam.

Which roads does the route from Bafoussam to Garoua follow?

The drive from Bafoussam to Garoua mainly follows N11, A12, A4. The longest single stretch is 232 km on A12.

Which towns do you pass between Bafoussam and Garoua?

Towns on the route from Bafoussam to Garoua include Ndop, Jalingo, Jimeta.

Where can I stop to rest between Bafoussam and Garoua?

On the route from Bafoussam to Garoua you can take a break at toilettes, Contenaire. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 854 km, between toilettes and Contenaire.

Bafoussam Garoua

Distance: 893 kmDrive time: 14 h

Driving from Bafoussam to Garoua takes about 14 h via A12. The distance is 893 km. The straight-line distance is 538 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions79 · 893 km

1 Depart right 9 m
2 Enter roundabout straight 13 m
3 Exit roundabout right 572 m
4 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard du Renouveau 27 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard du Renouveau 8 km
6 Continue straight onto Bafoussam-Mbouda 2 km
7 Enter rotary right onto Bafoussam-Mbouda 62 m
8 Exit rotary right onto Bafoussam-Mbouda 17 km
9 Turn right 900 m
10 Continue straight 8 km
11 Turn slightly left 6 km
12 Continue straight 6 km
13 Keep slightly left 2 km

14 Keep slightly right 2 km
15 Turn left 11 km
16 Continue straight 22 km
17 At end of road, turn right onto route de Ndop 6 km
18 Continue straight onto Kake bridge 336 m
19 Turn right 11 km
20 Turn right 18 km
21 Turn right 18 km
22 Turn left 420 m
23 Turn left 4 km
24 At end of road, turn left 842 m
25 Turn slightly right 2 km
26 Turn slightly left 2 km
27 Turn left 6 km
28 Turn straight 7 km
29 Turn slightly left 5 km
30 Turn slightly left 12 km
31 Turn slightly right 4 km
32 Turn slightly left 7 km
33 Turn straight 5 km
34 Turn left 17 km
35 Turn right 392 m
36 Turn slightly right 119 m
37 Merge slightly left 526 m
38 Turn left 7 km
39 Turn slightly left 40 km
40 Turn right 13 km
41 Continue straight 160 m
42 Continue straight 231 m
43 Turn left 12 km
44 Keep slightly left 70 km
45 Merge slightly left 96 km
46 Enter roundabout slightly right 49 m
47 Exit roundabout straight 78 km
48 Turn straight 59 km
49 Enter roundabout right 37 m
50 Exit roundabout right 434 m
51 Enter roundabout straight 63 m
52 Exit roundabout right 107 m
53 Turn right 4 km
54 Keep slightly left 5 km
55 Enter roundabout straight 44 m
56 Exit roundabout straight 3 km
57 Enter roundabout straight 26 m
58 Exit roundabout straight 96 km
59 Enter roundabout straight 4 m
60 Exit roundabout right 30 km
61 Continue straight 25 km
62 Enter roundabout slightly right 50 m
63 Exit roundabout slightly right 35 km
64 Turn right 77 km
65 At end of road, turn right 9 km
66 Turn slightly left 5 km
67 Continue straight 20 km
68 Turn slightly left 2 km
69 Turn right onto Garoua-Mokolo 3 km
70 Turn straight 8 km
71 Turn sharp right 2 km
72 Continue straight onto Boulevard de l'Indépendance 3 km
73 Continue straight 182 m
74 Turn right onto Rue D. Diri 307 m
75 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Lamido Hayatou 33 m
76 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Lamido Hayatou 743 m
77 Continue U-turn onto Boulevard Lamido Hayatou 132 m
78 Turn right 15 m
79 Arrive right

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The return trip from Garoua to Bafoussam covers roughly the same distance, 893 km.

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How far is it from Bafoussam to Garoua?: The distance between Bafoussam and Garoua is 893 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bafoussam to Garoua?: The drive from Bafoussam to Garoua takes approximately 14 h by car.
What is the best route from Bafoussam to Garoua?: The fastest route from Bafoussam to Garoua covers 893 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h.
Which direction is Garoua from Bafoussam?: Garoua lies roughly to the north-east of Bafoussam.
Which roads does the route from Bafoussam to Garoua follow?: The drive from Bafoussam to Garoua mainly follows N11, A12, A4. The longest single stretch is 232 km on A12.
Which towns do you pass between Bafoussam and Garoua?: Towns on the route from Bafoussam to Garoua include Ndop, Jalingo, Jimeta.
Where can I stop to rest between Bafoussam and Garoua?: On the route from Bafoussam to Garoua you can take a break at toilettes, Contenaire. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 854 km, between toilettes and Contenaire.

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