How far is it from Gitega to Nairobi?

The distance between Gitega and Nairobi is 709 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gitega to Nairobi?

The drive from Gitega to Nairobi takes approximately 15 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Gitega to Nairobi?

The fastest route from Gitega to Nairobi covers 709 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 55 min.

Which direction is Nairobi from Gitega?

Nairobi lies roughly to the east of Gitega.

Which roads does the route from Gitega to Nairobi follow?

The drive from Gitega to Nairobi mainly follows RN 13, T4, B7. The longest single stretch is 305 mi on T4.

Which towns do you pass between Gitega and Nairobi?

Towns on the route from Gitega to Nairobi include Cendajuru, Buseresere, Nyanguge, Awendo, Mai.

Burundi Kenya

Distance: 709 miDuration: 15 h 55 min

Driving from Gitega to Nairobi takes about 15 h 55 min via T4. The distance is 709 mi. The straight-line distance is 502 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nairobi. Driving directions

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Driving directions82 · 709 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Keep slightly right 1 mi
5 Keep slightly left 3 mi
6 Turn left 4 mi
7 Turn slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn straight 2 mi
9 Turn left 26 mi
10 Enter roundabout right 65 yd
11 Exit roundabout right 31 mi
12 Enter roundabout right 41 yd
13 Exit roundabout right 8 mi

14 Keep slightly left 14 mi
15 Turn slightly right 2 mi
16 Turn right 8 mi
17 Continue straight 1 mi
18 Continue right 6 mi
19 Continue straight 8 mi
20 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
21 Turn left 2 mi
22 Turn left 83 yd
23 Turn sharp right 12 mi
24 Turn left 18 mi
25 Turn right 2 mi
26 Keep slightly left 1 mi
27 Turn sharp right 55 yd
28 Turn left 1 mi
29 Keep slightly left 2 mi
30 At end of road, turn right 76 mi
31 Enter roundabout left onto Nyerere Road 105 yd
32 Exit roundabout left onto Nyerere Road 21 mi
33 Continue straight onto Geita Road 15 mi
34 Enter roundabout straight onto Geita Road 39 yd
35 Exit roundabout left onto Geita Road 28 mi
36 Enter roundabout left 71 yd
37 Exit roundabout left 11 mi
38 Turn right onto Julius Nyerere Road 69 mi
39 Keep slightly left 48 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly left 73 yd
41 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
42 Turn straight 40 mi
43 Turn straight 9 mi
44 Turn straight 4 mi
45 Continue straight 50 mi
46 Turn straight onto Rongo-Kisii Road 2 mi
47 Keep slightly left onto Rongo-Kisii Road 2 mi
48 Keep slightly right onto Rongo-Kisii Road 60 yd
49 Enter roundabout left onto Rongo-Kisii Road 43 yd
50 Exit roundabout straight onto Rongo-Kisii Road 1 mi
51 Merge slightly right onto A1 Kisii-Keroka-Sotik-Litein-Chemosit-A12 Kericho 13 mi
52 Continue straight onto Birongo-Kisii Road 3 mi
53 Continue slightly right onto Birongo-Kisii Road 3 mi
54 Continue straight onto A1 Kisii-Keroka-Sotik-Litein-Chemosit-A12 Kericho 2 mi
55 Keep slightly right onto A1 Kisii-Keroka-Sotik-Litein-Chemosit-A12 Kericho 16 mi
56 Turn right onto Kaplong-Narok-Maai Road 19 mi
57 Continue straight onto Kamandura Mai-Mahiu Narok Road 2 mi
58 Continue straight onto Kaplong-Narok-Maai Road 19 mi
59 Continue slightly right onto Kaplong-Narok-Maai Road 87 mi
60 At end of road, turn right onto Limuru-Maimahiu Road 7 mi
61 Continue straight onto Limuru-Maimahiu Rd. 6 mi
62 Continue straight onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road 1 mi
63 Continue straight onto Limuru Road 130 yd
64 Turn sharp right onto Eldoret-Malaba Road 1 mi
65 Take ramp slightly right onto Eldoret-Malaba Road 5 mi
66 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 6 mi
67 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 2 mi
68 Continue straight onto Nairobi-Nakuru Road 2 mi
69 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 3 mi
70 Continue straight onto Nairobi Expressway 2 mi
71 Continue straight onto Waiyaki Way 156 yd
72 Keep slightly left onto Waiyaki Way 1 mi
73 Continue straight onto Chiromo Road 1 mi
74 Keep slightly left onto Chiromo Road 1 mi
75 Continue straight onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
76 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 43 yd
77 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
78 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 61 yd
79 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
80 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 128 yd
81 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
82 Arrive left onto Uhuru Highway

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The return trip from Nairobi to Gitega covers roughly the same distance, 709 mi.

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How far is it from Gitega to Nairobi?: The distance between Gitega and Nairobi is 709 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gitega to Nairobi?: The drive from Gitega to Nairobi takes approximately 15 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Gitega to Nairobi?: The fastest route from Gitega to Nairobi covers 709 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 55 min.
Which direction is Nairobi from Gitega?: Nairobi lies roughly to the east of Gitega.
Which roads does the route from Gitega to Nairobi follow?: The drive from Gitega to Nairobi mainly follows RN 13, T4, B7. The longest single stretch is 305 mi on T4.
Which towns do you pass between Gitega and Nairobi?: Towns on the route from Gitega to Nairobi include Cendajuru, Buseresere, Nyanguge, Awendo, Mai.

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