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Dar es SalaamMakumbako

Driving from Dar es Salaam to Makumbako

Makumbako lies 538 km (334 mi) south-west of Dar es Salaam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 8 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 656 km (408 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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Dar es SalaamMakumbako
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population5.4 million116,232
Elevation24 m (79 ft)1,651 m (5,417 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Dar es Salaam to Makumbako

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Staying in Makumbako

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Common questions

How far is Makumbako from Dar es Salaam?

538 km (334 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dar es Salaam; by road roughly 656 km (408 mi).

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

About 8 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

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

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.