How far is it from Harare to Mutare?

The distance between Harare and Mutare is 262 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harare to Mutare?

The drive from Harare to Mutare takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Harare to Mutare?

The fastest route from Harare to Mutare covers 262 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Which direction is Mutare from Harare?

Mutare lies roughly to the south-east of Harare.

Which roads does the route from Harare to Mutare follow?

The drive from Harare to Mutare mainly follows R5.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Harare and Mutare?

Along the route from Harare to Mutare you can fill up at Zuva (24/7), Zuva Petrolium. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 239 km, between Redan Ruwa and Zuva Petrolium.

Harare Mutare

Distance: 262 kmDrive time: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Harare to Mutare takes about 2 h 55 min via R5. The distance is 262 km. The straight-line distance is 213 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 262 km

1 Depart left 42 m
2 Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Avenue 762 m
3 Turn left onto ED Mnangagwa Road 352 m
4 Turn right onto Samora Machel Avenue 9 km
5 Enter rotary slightly left 41 m
6 Exit rotary slightly left 162 km
7 Continue straight 90 km
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Aerodrome Road 1 m

9 Exit roundabout straight onto Aerodrome Road 658 m
10 Turn left onto Second Street 194 m
11 Arrive onto Second Street

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The return trip from Mutare to Harare covers roughly the same distance, 262 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Harare to Mutare?: The distance between Harare and Mutare is 262 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harare to Mutare?: The drive from Harare to Mutare takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Harare to Mutare?: The fastest route from Harare to Mutare covers 262 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Mutare from Harare?: Mutare lies roughly to the south-east of Harare.
Which roads does the route from Harare to Mutare follow?: The drive from Harare to Mutare mainly follows R5.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Harare and Mutare?: Along the route from Harare to Mutare you can fill up at Zuva (24/7), Zuva Petrolium. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 239 km, between Redan Ruwa and Zuva Petrolium.

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