How far is it from Hurghada to Tanta?

The distance between Hurghada and Tanta is 342 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hurghada to Tanta?

The drive from Hurghada to Tanta takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Hurghada to Tanta?

The fastest route from Hurghada to Tanta covers 342 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.

Which direction is Tanta from Hurghada?

Tanta lies roughly to the north-west of Hurghada.

Which roads does the route from Hurghada to Tanta follow?

The drive from Hurghada to Tanta mainly follows 11, 515. The longest single stretch is 62 mi on 11.

Which towns do you pass between Hurghada and Tanta?

Towns on the route from Hurghada to Tanta include Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Quwaysinā.

Hurghada Tanta

Distance: 342 miDuration: 6 h 20 min

Driving from Hurghada to Tanta takes about 6 h 20 min via طريق راس غارب, الغردقة. The distance is 342 mi. The straight-line distance is 298 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 342 mi

1 Depart onto شارع الفريق عبد العزيز فهمي 1 mi
2 Continue U-turn onto شارع الفريق عبد العزيز فهمي 1 mi
3 Enter rotary straight onto شارع النصر 42 yd
4 Exit rotary slightly right onto شارع النصر 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto طريق الغردقه, الاسماعليه 5 mi
6 Turn sharp left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto طريق راس غارب, الغردقة 88 mi
8 Continue straight onto طريق الزعفرانه, رأس غارب 62 mi
9 Take exit left 67 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto طريق الزعفرانه, رأس غارب 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto طريق الزعفرانه, بنى سويف 7 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left onto طريق الجلالة 84 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto طريق القاهرة, السويس 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto طريق القاهرة, السويس 16 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Merge slightly right onto طريق القاهرة, السويس 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left onto الطريق الدائري الإقليمي 49 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto الطريق الدائري الإقليمي 5 mi
23 Take exit slightly right 99 yd
24 Keep slightly right 1 mi
25 Merge slightly left onto طريق القاهرة, الاسكندرية الزراعى 9 mi
26 Turn slightly left onto كوبرى طوخ, طنبشا 1 mi
27 Merge slightly right onto طريق القاهرة, الاسكندرية الزراعى 8 mi
28 Keep slightly left onto طريق القاهرة, الاسكندرية الزراعى 5 mi
29 Turn left onto شارع الجلاء 2 mi
30 Turn right onto شارع الوابور 1 mi
31 Arrive onto شارع الوابور

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The return trip from Tanta to Hurghada covers roughly the same distance, 342 mi.

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How far is it from Hurghada to Tanta?: The distance between Hurghada and Tanta is 342 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hurghada to Tanta?: The drive from Hurghada to Tanta takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Hurghada to Tanta?: The fastest route from Hurghada to Tanta covers 342 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.
Which direction is Tanta from Hurghada?: Tanta lies roughly to the north-west of Hurghada.
Which roads does the route from Hurghada to Tanta follow?: The drive from Hurghada to Tanta mainly follows 11, 515. The longest single stretch is 62 mi on 11.
Which towns do you pass between Hurghada and Tanta?: Towns on the route from Hurghada to Tanta include Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān, Quwaysinā.

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