How far is it from Tanga to Matui?

The distance between Tanga and Matui is 173 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tanga to Matui?

The drive from Tanga to Matui takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Tanga to Matui?

The fastest route from Tanga to Matui covers 173 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Matui from Tanga?

Matui lies roughly to the west of Tanga.

Which roads does the route from Tanga to Matui follow?

The drive from Tanga to Matui mainly follows T13, T2, R505. The longest single stretch is 72 km on T13.

Which towns do you pass between Tanga and Matui?

Towns on the route from Tanga to Matui include Lushoto.

Where can I camp between Tanga and Matui?

Along the route from Tanga to Matui you can stop for the night or service your van at Kiboko, Lawns Hotel. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 164 km, between Market dump and Lawns Hotel.

Where can I stop to rest between Tanga and Matui?

On the route from Tanga to Matui you can take a break at Market toilet.

Tanga Matui

Distance: 173 kmDrive time: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Tanga to Matui takes about 2 h 30 min via T13. The distance is 173 km. The straight-line distance is 99 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 173 km

1 Depart straight 110 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Uhuru Avenue 322 m
3 Turn left onto Bomani Avenue 236 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly left 16 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 19 m
6 Turn straight onto Bomani Avenue 248 m
7 Enter roundabout left 46 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 30 m
9 Turn slightly left onto Mkwakwani Street 754 m
10 Enter roundabout straight 34 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly left 72 km
12 Enter roundabout left 31 m
13 Exit roundabout left 21 km

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 93 m
15 Exit roundabout left 42 km
16 Turn right 599 m
17 Keep slightly right 5 km
18 Turn right 12 km
19 Keep slightly right 2 km
20 Keep slightly right 13 km
21 Turn left 816 m
22 Turn slightly left 342 m
23 Turn right 88 m
24 Turn left 68 m
25 Turn left 609 m
26 Turn left 447 m
27 Turn right 2 km
28 Turn left 2 km
29 Turn left 399 m
30 Turn right 871 m
31 Turn left 129 m
32 Arrive

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The return trip from Matui to Tanga covers roughly the same distance, 173 km.

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How far is it from Tanga to Matui?: The distance between Tanga and Matui is 173 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tanga to Matui?: The drive from Tanga to Matui takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Tanga to Matui?: The fastest route from Tanga to Matui covers 173 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Matui from Tanga?: Matui lies roughly to the west of Tanga.
Which roads does the route from Tanga to Matui follow?: The drive from Tanga to Matui mainly follows T13, T2, R505. The longest single stretch is 72 km on T13.
Which towns do you pass between Tanga and Matui?: Towns on the route from Tanga to Matui include Lushoto.
Where can I camp between Tanga and Matui?: Along the route from Tanga to Matui you can stop for the night or service your van at Kiboko, Lawns Hotel. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 164 km, between Market dump and Lawns Hotel.
Where can I stop to rest between Tanga and Matui?: On the route from Tanga to Matui you can take a break at Market toilet.

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