How far is it from Asmara to Addis Ababa?

The distance between Asmara and Addis Ababa is 681 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa?

The drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa takes approximately 14 h by car.

What is the best route from Asmara to Addis Ababa?

The fastest route from Asmara to Addis Ababa covers 681 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h.

Which direction is Addis Ababa from Asmara?

Addis Ababa lies roughly to the south of Asmara.

Which roads does the route from Asmara to Addis Ababa follow?

The drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa mainly follows P-3, A2, A 2. The longest single stretch is 397 mi on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Asmara and Addis Ababa?

Towns on the route from Asmara to Addis Ababa include Adi Keyh, Abomsa.

Eritrea Ethiopia

Distance: 681 miDuration: 14 h

Driving from Asmara to Addis Ababa takes about 14 h via A2. The distance is 681 mi. The straight-line distance is 441 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions83 · 681 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left onto ጎደና ደንደን شارع ديندين 111 yd
3 Turn right 172 yd
4 Enter roundabout right onto ጎደና ሰማእታት 10 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto ጎደና ሰማእታት 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight onto ጎደና ሰማእታት 61 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly right onto ጎደና ሰማእታት 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto ጎደና ተጋደልቲ 28 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto ጎደና ተጋደልቲ 2 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right 20 yd
11 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto ጽርግያ አስመራ ደቀምሓረ 4 mi
13 Continue slightly left onto ጽርግያ አስመራ ደቀምሓረ Asmara -Dekemhare Road طريق أسمرة - دقمحري 15 mi

14 Continue straight onto Asmara -Dekemhare Road ጽርግያ ኣስመራ ደቀምሓረ طريق أسمرة - دقمحري 2 mi
15 Turn straight onto Asmara -Dekemhare Road / طريق أسمرة - دقمحري 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Asmara -Dekemhare Road / ጽርግያ ኣስመራ ደቀምሓረ / طريق أسمرة - دقمحري 9 mi
17 Continue straight onto Asmara -Dekemhare Road / ጽርግያ ኣስመራ ደቀምሓረ / طريق أسمرة - دقمحري 33 mi
18 Keep slightly right 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout right 55 yd
20 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
21 Continue slightly left onto Asmara Zalambesa road طريق أسمرة - زالامبسا 17 mi
22 Continue straight onto طريق أسمرة - زالامبسا 5 mi
23 Continue slightly right onto طريق أسمرة - زالامبسا 1 mi
24 Turn right 7 mi
25 Turn left 11 mi
26 Keep slightly right 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
28 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
29 Merge slightly left 20 mi
30 Enter roundabout straight 18 yd
31 Exit roundabout straight 12 mi
32 Enter roundabout straight 25 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly right 31 mi
34 Enter roundabout right 12 yd
35 Exit roundabout slightly right 18 mi
36 Continue slightly right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 23 yd
37 Continue left onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 27 yd
38 Continue right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 1 mi
39 Continue right onto Addis Abeba - Weldiya . Asmera 9 mi
40 Continue straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 5 mi
41 Exit roundabout straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 45 mi
42 Continue slightly right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 2 mi
43 At end of road, turn right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 22 mi
44 Continue right onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 11 mi
45 Continue straight onto Mek'ele - Weldiya Road 15 mi
46 Continue straight onto Mek'ele-Weldiya Road 63 mi
47 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 yd
48 Exit roundabout right 12 mi
49 Turn slightly right 45 mi
50 Enter roundabout slightly right 14 yd
51 Exit roundabout right 16 mi
52 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
53 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
54 Enter roundabout right 58 yd
55 Exit roundabout right 13 mi
56 Enter roundabout slightly right 52 yd
57 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
58 Enter roundabout slightly right 14 yd
59 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
60 Enter roundabout right 33 yd
61 Exit roundabout right 151 mi
62 Enter roundabout right 28 yd
63 Exit roundabout right 70 mi
64 Enter rotary slightly right 116 yd
65 Exit rotary slightly right 3 mi
66 Enter roundabout slightly right 134 yd
67 Exit roundabout right 3 mi
68 Enter roundabout right 77 yd
69 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
70 Continue straight onto Summit - Goro road 3 mi
71 Continue straight 1 mi
72 Turn right 3 mi
73 Turn left onto Ring Road 1 mi
74 Enter rotary slightly right 115 yd
75 Exit rotary right 1 mi
76 Turn straight 139 yd
77 Merge slightly left onto Ring Road 1 mi
78 Turn left 1 mi
79 Continue straight 1 mi
80 Enter roundabout slightly right 1 mi
81 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
82 Turn right 1 mi
83 Arrive right

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The return trip from Addis Ababa to Asmara covers roughly the same distance, 681 mi.

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How far is it from Asmara to Addis Ababa?: The distance between Asmara and Addis Ababa is 681 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa?: The drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa takes approximately 14 h by car.
What is the best route from Asmara to Addis Ababa?: The fastest route from Asmara to Addis Ababa covers 681 mi with a driving time of approximately 14 h.
Which direction is Addis Ababa from Asmara?: Addis Ababa lies roughly to the south of Asmara.
Which roads does the route from Asmara to Addis Ababa follow?: The drive from Asmara to Addis Ababa mainly follows P-3, A2, A 2. The longest single stretch is 397 mi on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Asmara and Addis Ababa?: Towns on the route from Asmara to Addis Ababa include Adi Keyh, Abomsa.

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