Driving from Mpumalanga to Mthatha
Mthatha lies 265 km (165 mi) south-west of Mpumalanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 324 km (201 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mpumalanga | Mthatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 140,121 | 164,848 |
| Elevation | 711 m (2,333 ft) | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
Where to book car hire from Mpumalanga to Mthatha
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Staying in Mthatha
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Common questions
How far is Mthatha from Mpumalanga?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mpumalanga; by road roughly 324 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mpumalanga to Mthatha by car?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mpumalanga and Mthatha?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg 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.