Driving from Accra to Takoradi
Takoradi lies 188 km (117 mi) south-west of Accra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 229 km (142 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Accra | Takoradi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 2 million | 389,114 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
Where to book car hire from Accra to Takoradi
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Staying in Takoradi
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Takoradi. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 421 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Takoradi
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Common questions
How far is Takoradi from Accra?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Accra; by road roughly 229 km (142 mi).
How long does it take to get from Accra to Takoradi by car?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Accra and Takoradi?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where can I stay in Takoradi?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Takoradi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.