How far is it from Abala to Shambu?

The distance between Abala and Shambu is 648 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Abala to Shambu?

The drive from Abala to Shambu takes approximately 17 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Abala to Shambu?

The fastest route from Abala to Shambu covers 648 mi with a driving time of approximately 17 h 25 min.

Which direction is Shambu from Abala?

Shambu lies roughly to the south of Abala.

Which roads does the route from Abala to Shambu follow?

The drive from Abala to Shambu mainly follows B30, A3, B32. The longest single stretch is 200 mi on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Abala and Shambu?

Towns on the route from Abala to Shambu include Ādīs Zemen, Bahir Dar.

Abala Shambu

Distance: 648 miDuration: 17 h 25 min

Driving from Abala to Shambu takes about 17 h 25 min via A3. The distance is 648 mi. The straight-line distance is 323 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions73 · 648 mi

1 Depart 9 mi
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left 4 mi
4 Turn right 1 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Turn slightly right 5 mi
7 Turn right 1 mi
8 Turn right 110 yd
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left 16 yd
11 Turn right 23 mi
12 Turn right 39 yd
13 Turn left 147 yd

14 Turn left 32 yd
15 Turn right 3 mi
16 At end of road, turn right 13 mi
17 Keep slightly left 3 mi
18 Turn right 8 mi
19 Continue straight 3 mi
20 Turn right 1 mi
21 Turn left 1 mi
22 Turn slightly right 1 mi
23 Turn left 10 mi
24 Turn slightly left 24 mi
25 Keep slightly left 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout right 79 yd
27 Exit roundabout slightly right 59 mi
28 Turn right 48 mi
29 Enter roundabout right 14 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
31 Enter roundabout straight 5 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight 124 mi
33 Keep slightly right onto Wolleka-Bileko 2 mi
34 Enter roundabout straight onto Bilko-Piazza 79 yd
35 Exit roundabout right onto Bilko-Piazza 1 mi
36 Turn right onto طريق بحر دار - جوندَر 1 mi
37 Continue slightly left onto طريق بحر دار - جوندَر 1 mi
38 Turn right onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 38 yd
39 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير 1 mi
40 Turn left onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 4 mi
41 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير 3 mi
42 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار – قوندر، 128 yd
43 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 11 mi
44 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - قوندر 92 yd
45 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 7 mi
46 Continue straight onto بحر دار - طريق قوندر 2 mi
47 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 13 mi
48 Continue straight onto طريق بحير دار - جندير 6 mi
49 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - قوندر 4 mi
50 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 9 mi
51 Continue right onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 9 mi
52 Turn straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 9 mi
54 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير 6 mi
55 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 3 mi
56 Continue straight onto بهير دار - طريق جوندر 8 mi
57 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 8 mi
58 Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير 8 mi
59 Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road 3 mi
60 Enter roundabout straight 6 yd
61 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
62 Enter roundabout slightly right onto طريق جيورجيس 52 yd
63 Exit roundabout right onto طريق جيورجيس 1 mi
64 Enter roundabout right 7 yd
65 Exit roundabout right 71 mi
66 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar Road 21 mi
67 Turn slightly right 54 mi
68 Turn left 165 yd
69 Turn left 50 mi
70 Turn left 10 mi
71 Turn right 137 yd
72 Turn left 83 yd
73 Arrive left

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The return trip from Shambu to Abala covers roughly the same distance, 648 mi.

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How far is it from Abala to Shambu?: The distance between Abala and Shambu is 648 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Abala to Shambu?: The drive from Abala to Shambu takes approximately 17 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Abala to Shambu?: The fastest route from Abala to Shambu covers 648 mi with a driving time of approximately 17 h 25 min.
Which direction is Shambu from Abala?: Shambu lies roughly to the south of Abala.
Which roads does the route from Abala to Shambu follow?: The drive from Abala to Shambu mainly follows B30, A3, B32. The longest single stretch is 200 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Abala and Shambu?: Towns on the route from Abala to Shambu include Ādīs Zemen, Bahir Dar.

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