How far is it from Magadi to Nairobi?

The distance between Magadi and Nairobi is 71 mi by road.

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

The drive from Magadi to Nairobi takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Magadi to Nairobi?

The fastest route from Magadi to Nairobi covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Nairobi from Magadi?

Nairobi lies roughly to the north-east of Magadi.

Which roads does the route from Magadi to Nairobi follow?

The drive from Magadi to Nairobi mainly follows B19.

Which towns do you pass between Magadi and Nairobi?

Towns on the route from Magadi to Nairobi include Ongata Rongai, Kikuyu.

Magadi Nairobi

Distance: 71 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Magadi to Nairobi takes about 1 h 45 min via B19. The distance is 71 mi. The straight-line distance is 57 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lang'ata, Nairobi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 71 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn sharp right 124 yd
3 Turn sharp left 1 mi
4 Turn sharp right 64 mi
5 Turn slightly left onto Langata Road 80 yd
6 Continue left onto Langata Road 2 mi
7 Enter roundabout left 5 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout straight onto Lang'ata Link Road 38 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Lang'ata Link Road 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto Lang'ata Link Road 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Lang'ata Link Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Ngong Road 1 mi

14 Turn slightly left 67 yd
15 Turn straight onto Valley Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Valley Road 43 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Valley Road 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Kenyatta Avenue 42 yd
19 Exit roundabout straight onto Kenyatta Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Nyerere Road 1 mi
21 Turn slightly right onto University Way 91 yd
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto Uhuru Highway 92 yd
23 Exit rotary left onto Uhuru Highway 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Utalii Lane 86 yd
25 Turn left 5 yd
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Nairobi to Magadi covers roughly the same distance, 71 mi.

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How far is it from Magadi to Nairobi?: The distance between Magadi and Nairobi is 71 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Magadi to Nairobi?: The drive from Magadi to Nairobi takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Magadi to Nairobi?: The fastest route from Magadi to Nairobi covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Nairobi from Magadi?: Nairobi lies roughly to the north-east of Magadi.
Which roads does the route from Magadi to Nairobi follow?: The drive from Magadi to Nairobi mainly follows B19.
Which towns do you pass between Magadi and Nairobi?: Towns on the route from Magadi to Nairobi include Ongata Rongai, Kikuyu.

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