Driving from Maxixe to Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai lies 217 km (135 mi) south-west of Maxixe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 265 km (165 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maxixe | Xai-Xai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 126,408 | 154,356 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Maxixe to Xai-Xai
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Staying in Xai-Xai
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Common questions
How far is Xai-Xai from Maxixe?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maxixe; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maxixe to Xai-Xai by car?
About 3 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maxixe and Xai-Xai?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.