How far is it from Balaka to Zomba?

The distance between Balaka and Zomba is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balaka to Zomba?

The drive from Balaka to Zomba takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Balaka to Zomba covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Zomba lies roughly to the south-east of Balaka.

The drive from Balaka to Zomba mainly follows M8, M3. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on M3.

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Balaka to Zomba takes about 1 h 10 min via M3. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions12 · 52 mi

The return trip from Zomba to Balaka covers roughly the same distance, 52 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 5 October 2026.

How far is it from Balaka to Zomba?: The distance between Balaka and Zomba is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balaka to Zomba?: The drive from Balaka to Zomba takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Balaka to Zomba?: The fastest route from Balaka to Zomba covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Zomba from Balaka?: Zomba lies roughly to the south-east of Balaka.
Which roads does the route from Balaka to Zomba follow?: The drive from Balaka to Zomba mainly follows M8, M3. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on M3.