How far is it from Maputo to Windhoek?

The distance between Maputo and Windhoek is 1871 km by road.

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

The drive from Maputo to Windhoek takes approximately 21 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Maputo to Windhoek?

The fastest route from Maputo to Windhoek covers 1871 km with a driving time of approximately 21 h 25 min.

Which direction is Windhoek from Maputo?

Windhoek lies roughly to the west of Maputo.

Which roads does the route from Maputo to Windhoek follow?

The drive from Maputo to Windhoek mainly follows N4, A2, B6. The longest single stretch is 762 km on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Maputo and Windhoek?

Towns on the route from Maputo to Windhoek include Nelspruit, Pretoria, Zeerust.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Maputo and Windhoek?

Along the route from Maputo to Windhoek you can fill up at TotalEnergies (24/7), TotalEnergies, Total Energies (Bahnhof Service Station) (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 378 km, between Puma and Engen Charles Hill.

Where can I stop to rest between Maputo and Windhoek?

On the route from Maputo to Windhoek you can take a break at Petroport Malelane South, Shell Ultra City Kroondal Westbound, Dorado Viewpoint. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 1123 km, between Zeerust Truck Stop and Dorado Viewpoint.

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Distance: 1871 kmDrive time: 21 h 25 min

Driving from Maputo to Windhoek takes about 21 h 25 min via A2. The distance is 1871 km. The straight-line distance is 1596 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mbombela, Irene. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 1871 km

1 Depart 3 km
2 Turn left 23 km
3 Turn left 282 m
4 Continue straight 507 m
5 Turn straight 6 km
6 Take ramp right 196 m
7 At end of road, turn right 40 km
8 Keep slightly right 139 km
9 Take exit slightly left 728 m
10 Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof 61 km
11 Take ramp left 329 m
12 Turn right 117 km
13 Keep slightly right 103 km

14 Take exit slightly left 436 m
15 Keep slightly right 488 m
16 Keep slightly left 484 m
17 Keep slightly right 891 m
18 Merge slightly right 10 km
19 Take exit slightly left 2 km
20 Continue straight onto Platinum Highway 167 km
21 Continue straight onto Roos Street 435 m
22 Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street 324 m
23 Continue straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Street 66 km
24 Continue straight onto Church Street 6 km
25 Turn right 50 km
26 Enter roundabout slightly left 120 m
27 Exit roundabout left 731 m
28 Enter roundabout slightly left 118 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left 225 m
30 Turn slightly right 146 m
31 Turn left 544 m
32 Keep slightly left 534 m
33 Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 10 km
34 Enter roundabout straight 92 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly left 37 km
36 Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 6 km
37 Continue straight onto Main Street 5 km
38 Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 74 km
39 Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue 3 km
40 Turn slightly left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway 42 m
41 Enter roundabout slightly left 52 m
42 Exit roundabout slightly left 463 km
43 Take exit slightly left 241 m
44 Merge slightly right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 165 km
45 Continue straight 238 m
46 Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 110 km
47 Turn right onto Cuito Cuanavale Street 163 km
48 Keep slightly right onto Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway 14 km
49 Turn right onto Dordabis Road 2 km
50 Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor 25 km
51 At end of road, turn right onto Sam Nujoma Drive 5 km
52 Turn left onto Hosea Kutako Drive 869 m
53 Turn slightly left 206 m
54 Turn straight onto David Hosea Meroro Road 176 m
55 Arrive left onto David Hosea Meroro Road

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The return trip from Windhoek to Maputo covers roughly the same distance, 1871 km.

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How far is it from Maputo to Windhoek?: The distance between Maputo and Windhoek is 1871 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Maputo to Windhoek?: The drive from Maputo to Windhoek takes approximately 21 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Maputo to Windhoek?: The fastest route from Maputo to Windhoek covers 1871 km with a driving time of approximately 21 h 25 min.
Which direction is Windhoek from Maputo?: Windhoek lies roughly to the west of Maputo.
Which roads does the route from Maputo to Windhoek follow?: The drive from Maputo to Windhoek mainly follows N4, A2, B6. The longest single stretch is 762 km on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Maputo and Windhoek?: Towns on the route from Maputo to Windhoek include Nelspruit, Pretoria, Zeerust.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Maputo and Windhoek?: Along the route from Maputo to Windhoek you can fill up at TotalEnergies (24/7), TotalEnergies, Total Energies (Bahnhof Service Station) (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 378 km, between Puma and Engen Charles Hill.
Where can I stop to rest between Maputo and Windhoek?: On the route from Maputo to Windhoek you can take a break at Petroport Malelane South, Shell Ultra City Kroondal Westbound, Dorado Viewpoint. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 1123 km, between Zeerust Truck Stop and Dorado Viewpoint.

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