How far is it from Lilongwe to Maputo?

The distance between Lilongwe and Maputo is 1842 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lilongwe to Maputo?

The drive from Lilongwe to Maputo takes approximately 25 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Lilongwe to Maputo covers 1842 km with a driving time of approximately 25 h 40 min.

Maputo lies roughly to the south of Lilongwe.

The drive from Lilongwe to Maputo mainly follows N304, N7, N1. The longest single stretch is 1017 km on N1.

Towns on the route from Lilongwe to Maputo include Chimoio, Maxixe, Macia.

Distance: 1842 kmDrive time: 25 h 40 min

Driving from Lilongwe to Maputo takes about 25 h 40 min via N1. The distance is 1842 km. The straight-line distance is 1287 km. Driving directions

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The return trip from Maputo to Lilongwe covers roughly the same distance, 1842 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

How far is it from Lilongwe to Maputo?: The distance between Lilongwe and Maputo is 1842 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lilongwe to Maputo?: The drive from Lilongwe to Maputo takes approximately 25 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Lilongwe to Maputo?: The fastest route from Lilongwe to Maputo covers 1842 km with a driving time of approximately 25 h 40 min.
Which direction is Maputo from Lilongwe?: Maputo lies roughly to the south of Lilongwe.
Which roads does the route from Lilongwe to Maputo follow?: The drive from Lilongwe to Maputo mainly follows N304, N7, N1. The longest single stretch is 1017 km on N1.
Which towns do you pass between Lilongwe and Maputo?: Towns on the route from Lilongwe to Maputo include Chimoio, Maxixe, Macia.