Day trip from Arusha to Moshi
Moshi lies 72 km (45 mi) east of Arusha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Moshi is a realistic day trip from Arusha: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
| Arusha | Moshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 617,631 | 221,733 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 854 m (2,802 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Moshi
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Staying in Moshi
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Common questions
How far is Moshi from Arusha?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, east of Arusha; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Moshi by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arusha and Moshi?
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.