Driving from Matola to Nacala
Nacala lies 1,530 km (950 mi) north-east of Matola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,866 km (1,160 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Matola | Nacala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | Mozambique |
| Population | 1.2 million | 239,808 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) |
Where to book car hire from Matola to Nacala
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Staying in Nacala
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Common questions
How far is Nacala from Matola?
1,530 km (950 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Matola; by road roughly 1,866 km (1,160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Matola to Nacala by car?
About 23 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matola and Nacala?
No, both are on Africa/Maputo 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.