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Mbeya → Mwanza

Driving from Mbeya to Mwanza

Mwanza lies 712 km (443 mi) north of Mbeya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 10 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 869 km (540 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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MbeyaMwanza
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population541,6031.1 million
Elevation1,697 m (5,568 ft)1,144 m (3,753 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Mbeya to Mwanza

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Mwanza

Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Mwanza. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,371 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Mwanza

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Mwanza from Mbeya?

712 km (443 mi) in a straight line, north of Mbeya; by road roughly 869 km (540 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Mwanza by car?

About 10 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Mwanza?

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

Where can I stay in Mwanza?

Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Mwanza, bookable on this site.

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.