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MbeyaDar es Salaam

Driving from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam lies 681 km (423 mi) east of Mbeya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 10 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 831 km (516 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

MbeyaDar es Salaam

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MbeyaDar es Salaam
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population541,6035.4 million
Elevation1,697 m (5,568 ft)24 m (79 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam

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Staying in Dar es Salaam

Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam. Of the 348 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 10 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 38,561 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Dar es Salaam from Mbeya?

681 km (423 mi) in a straight line, east of Mbeya; by road roughly 831 km (516 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Dar es Salaam by car?

About 10 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Dar es Salaam?

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.

Where can I stay in Dar es Salaam?

Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Dar es Salaam, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.