How far is it from Matuga to Watamu?

The distance between Matuga and Watamu is 79 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Matuga to Watamu?

The drive from Matuga to Watamu takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Matuga to Watamu?

The fastest route from Matuga to Watamu covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Which direction is Watamu from Matuga?

Watamu lies roughly to the north-east of Matuga.

Which roads does the route from Matuga to Watamu follow?

The drive from Matuga to Watamu mainly follows A7.

Which towns do you pass between Matuga and Watamu?

Towns on the route from Matuga to Watamu include Mombasa, Jomvu, Mtwapa, Takaungu, Malindi.

Matuga Watamu

Distance: 79 miDuration: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Matuga to Watamu takes about 2 h 25 min via A7. The distance is 79 mi. The straight-line distance is 65 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mombasa, Mtwapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 79 mi

1 Depart straight 35 yd
2 Turn left 4 mi
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Likoni-Ukunda Road 6 mi
5 Turn right onto Likoni-Ukunda Road 1 mi
6 Keep slightly left 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Likoni Ferry 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Nyerere Avenue 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Nyerere Avenue 32 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Nyerere Avenue 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto Nyerere Road 42 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Nyerere Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Digo Road 38 yd

14 Exit roundabout left onto Digo Road 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left onto Abdel Nasser Road 39 yd
16 Exit roundabout left onto Abdel Nasser Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Sheikh Abdullas F.Road 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn slightly right onto Ronald Ngala Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Nyali Bridge 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Nyali Road 1 mi
21 Turn left 31 yd
22 Turn right onto Kengelani Road 1 mi
23 Continue slightly left onto Old Malindi Road 6 mi
24 Continue right onto Old Malindi Road 1 mi
25 Turn left 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Malindi Road 55 mi
27 Turn right onto Gede Watamu Road 4 mi
28 Turn slightly left 41 yd
29 Turn slightly left onto Kanani Road 1 mi
30 Turn right onto Watamu Beach Road 1 mi
31 Turn left 138 yd
32 Turn right 56 yd
33 Arrive left

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The return trip from Watamu to Matuga covers roughly the same distance, 79 mi.

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How far is it from Matuga to Watamu?: The distance between Matuga and Watamu is 79 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Matuga to Watamu?: The drive from Matuga to Watamu takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Matuga to Watamu?: The fastest route from Matuga to Watamu covers 79 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Watamu from Matuga?: Watamu lies roughly to the north-east of Matuga.
Which roads does the route from Matuga to Watamu follow?: The drive from Matuga to Watamu mainly follows A7.
Which towns do you pass between Matuga and Watamu?: Towns on the route from Matuga to Watamu include Mombasa, Jomvu, Mtwapa, Takaungu, Malindi.

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