How far is it from Accra to Cape Coast?

The distance between Accra and Cape Coast is 103 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Accra to Cape Coast?

The drive from Accra to Cape Coast takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Accra to Cape Coast covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Cape Coast lies roughly to the south-west of Accra.

The drive from Accra to Cape Coast mainly follows N1, IR1. The longest single stretch is 38 mi on IR1.

Towns on the route from Accra to Cape Coast include Amanfrom, Buduburam, Mankesim.

Distance: 103 miDuration: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Accra to Cape Coast takes about 2 h 55 min via N1. The distance is 103 mi. The straight-line distance is 79 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions28 · 103 mi

14 Turn right 7 mi
15 At end of road, turn right 6 mi
16 Turn left 13 mi
17 Continue slightly left onto Breman Esikuma-Afransi-Swedru Main Road 13 mi
18 Continue straight onto Mankessim - Ajumako Road 13 mi
19 Enter rotary straight 52 yd
20 Exit rotary straight 19 mi
21 Turn left 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Nana Mbra ⅳ Avenue 2 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Ashanti Road 17 yd
24 Exit roundabout right onto Ashanti Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Victoria Drive 1 mi
26 Turn slightly right onto Queens Street 1 mi
27 Turn left 109 yd
28 Arrive straight

The return trip from Cape Coast to Accra covers roughly the same distance, 103 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

How far is it from Accra to Cape Coast?: The distance between Accra and Cape Coast is 103 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Accra to Cape Coast?: The drive from Accra to Cape Coast takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Accra to Cape Coast?: The fastest route from Accra to Cape Coast covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Cape Coast from Accra?: Cape Coast lies roughly to the south-west of Accra.
Which roads does the route from Accra to Cape Coast follow?: The drive from Accra to Cape Coast mainly follows N1, IR1. The longest single stretch is 38 mi on IR1.
Which towns do you pass between Accra and Cape Coast?: Towns on the route from Accra to Cape Coast include Amanfrom, Buduburam, Mankesim.