How far is it from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?

The distance between Grootfontein and Tsumeb is 61 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?

The drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?

The fastest route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Tsumeb from Grootfontein?

Tsumeb lies roughly to the north-west of Grootfontein.

Which roads does the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb follow?

The drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb mainly follows C42.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Grootfontein and Tsumeb?

Along the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb you can fill up at Total Trans Caprivi, Nelson's Service Station. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 59 km, between Engen Service Station and Nelson's Service Station.

Where can I camp between Grootfontein and Tsumeb?

Along the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb you can stop for the night or service your van at Zuri Camp.

Grootfontein Tsumeb

Distance: 61 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Grootfontein to Tsumeb takes about 45 min via C42. The distance is 61 km. The straight-line distance is 55 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 61 km

1 Depart right onto Olienhout Street 316 m
2 Turn right onto Maroela Street 107 m
3 Turn left onto Ehangano Street 289 m
4 Turn left onto Sam Nujoma Drive 271 m
5 Turn left onto Okavango Road 2 km
6 Turn right onto Tsumeb - Grootfontein Highway 56 km
7 Turn right 2 km
8 Turn slightly right onto Sam Nujoma Drive 413 m

9 Turn left onto Augustinus Ueere St 82 m
10 Turn right 93 m
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Tsumeb to Grootfontein covers roughly the same distance, 61 km.

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How far is it from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?: The distance between Grootfontein and Tsumeb is 61 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?: The drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb?: The fastest route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb covers 61 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Tsumeb from Grootfontein?: Tsumeb lies roughly to the north-west of Grootfontein.
Which roads does the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb follow?: The drive from Grootfontein to Tsumeb mainly follows C42.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Grootfontein and Tsumeb?: Along the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb you can fill up at Total Trans Caprivi, Nelson's Service Station. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 59 km, between Engen Service Station and Nelson's Service Station.
Where can I camp between Grootfontein and Tsumeb?: Along the route from Grootfontein to Tsumeb you can stop for the night or service your van at Zuri Camp.

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