Driving from Mahajanga to Toliara
Toliara lies 893 km (555 mi) south of Mahajanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,089 km (677 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mahajanga | Toliara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Population | 260,556 | 178,725 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) |
Where to book car hire from Mahajanga to Toliara
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Staying in Toliara
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Common questions
How far is Toliara from Mahajanga?
893 km (555 mi) in a straight line, south of Mahajanga; by road roughly 1,089 km (677 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mahajanga to Toliara by car?
About 13 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mahajanga and Toliara?
No, both are on Indian/Antananarivo 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.