Driving from Toamasina to Mahajanga
Mahajanga lies 425 km (264 mi) north-west of Toamasina, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 519 km (322 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Toamasina | Mahajanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Population | 345,107 | 260,556 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) | UTC+3 (Indian/Antananarivo) |
Where to book car hire from Toamasina to Mahajanga
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Mahajanga
Live rooms and prices for Mahajanga are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Mahajanga
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 Mahajanga from Toamasina?
425 km (264 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Toamasina; by road roughly 519 km (322 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toamasina to Mahajanga by car?
About 6 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toamasina and Mahajanga?
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.