How far is it from Maputo to Harare?

The distance between Maputo and Harare is 1235 km by road.

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

The drive from Maputo to Harare takes approximately 15 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Maputo to Harare?

The fastest route from Maputo to Harare covers 1235 km with a driving time of approximately 15 h 50 min.

Which direction is Harare from Maputo?

Harare lies roughly to the north of Maputo.

Which roads does the route from Maputo to Harare follow?

The drive from Maputo to Harare mainly follows R36, N1, A4. The longest single stretch is 574 km on A4.

Which towns do you pass between Maputo and Harare?

Towns on the route from Maputo to Harare include Nelspruit, Acornhoek, Tzaneen, Beitbridge.

Where can I camp between Maputo and Harare?

Along the route from Maputo to Harare you can stop for the night or service your van at Camp Komatipoort, Karongwe Camp Eco Training, Denise's Kitchen. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 340 km, between Lion & Elephant Motel and Denise's Kitchen.

Mozambique Zimbabwe

Distance: 1235 kmDrive time: 15 h 50 min

Driving from Maputo to Harare takes about 15 h 50 min via A4. The distance is 1235 km. The straight-line distance is 867 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mbombela, Maruleng, Louis Trichardt. Driving directions

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Driving directions75 · 1235 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 96 km
9 Take exit slightly left 364 m
10 Turn right 150 m
11 Turn right 12 km
12 Enter roundabout straight 20 m
13 Exit roundabout straight 4 km

14 At end of road, turn left 119 m
15 Turn right 5 km
16 Turn right onto Plaston Road 3 km
17 At end of road, turn right 17 km
18 Enter roundabout left 33 m
19 Exit roundabout slightly left 4 km
20 Enter roundabout slightly left 23 m
21 Exit roundabout slightly left 12 km
22 Continue straight 31 km
23 Enter roundabout slightly left 22 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly left 737 m
25 Enter roundabout straight 16 m
26 Exit roundabout straight 416 m
27 Enter roundabout straight 24 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly left 33 km
29 Enter roundabout left 24 m
30 Exit roundabout slightly left 391 m
31 Enter roundabout left 25 m
32 Exit roundabout straight 466 m
33 Enter roundabout straight 18 m
34 Exit roundabout slightly left 38 km
35 Turn left 17 km
36 Turn right 86 km
37 Turn left onto Peace Street 2 km
38 Turn straight onto Agatha Street 39 km
39 Turn right 26 km
40 At end of road, turn right 22 km
41 Turn right 34 km
42 Enter roundabout slightly left 56 m
43 Exit roundabout slightly left 5 km
44 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 m
45 Exit roundabout slightly left 104 km
46 Keep slightly right 2 km
47 Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 325 m
48 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 47 m
49 Exit roundabout left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 885 m
50 Enter roundabout left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 84 m
51 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 5 km
52 Enter roundabout straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 95 m
53 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 281 km
54 Enter roundabout left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 49 m
55 Exit roundabout left onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway 2 km
56 Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way 868 m
57 Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road 5 km
58 Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road 146 km
59 Enter roundabout left 29 m
60 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km
61 Take exit slightly left 201 m
62 Merge slightly right 132 km
63 Enter roundabout left onto Simon Mazorodze Road 50 m
64 Exit roundabout left onto Simon Mazorodze Road 721 m
65 Turn right onto Anston Road 352 m
66 Continue straight onto Waterfalls Avenue 798 m
67 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Waterfalls Avenue 24 m
68 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Waterfalls Avenue 2 km
69 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Boshoff Drive 59 m
70 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Boshoff Drive 3 km
71 At end of road, turn right onto Seke Road 198 m
72 Turn left onto Saint Barbara Road 93 m
73 Turn left 73 m
74 Keep slightly left 195 m
75 Arrive

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The return trip from Harare to Maputo covers roughly the same distance, 1235 km.

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How far is it from Maputo to Harare?: The distance between Maputo and Harare is 1235 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Maputo to Harare?: The drive from Maputo to Harare takes approximately 15 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Maputo to Harare?: The fastest route from Maputo to Harare covers 1235 km with a driving time of approximately 15 h 50 min.
Which direction is Harare from Maputo?: Harare lies roughly to the north of Maputo.
Which roads does the route from Maputo to Harare follow?: The drive from Maputo to Harare mainly follows R36, N1, A4. The longest single stretch is 574 km on A4.
Which towns do you pass between Maputo and Harare?: Towns on the route from Maputo to Harare include Nelspruit, Acornhoek, Tzaneen, Beitbridge.
Where can I camp between Maputo and Harare?: Along the route from Maputo to Harare you can stop for the night or service your van at Camp Komatipoort, Karongwe Camp Eco Training, Denise's Kitchen. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 340 km, between Lion & Elephant Motel and Denise's Kitchen.

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