Driving from Kumasi to Accra
Accra lies 202 km (125 mi) south-east of Kumasi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 246 km (153 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kumasi | Accra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 2.5 million | 2 million |
| Elevation | 270 m (886 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
Where to book car hire from Kumasi to Accra
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Staying in Accra
Our booking partner lists 1,297+ places to stay in Accra (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 634 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (394), and 17 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 32,425 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Accra from Kumasi?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kumasi; by road roughly 246 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kumasi to Accra by car?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kumasi and Accra?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where can I stay in Accra?
Our booking partner lists 1,297+ places to stay in Accra, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.