Day trip from Cape Coast to Tema
Tema lies 150 km (93 mi) north-east of Cape Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 150 km (93 mi) apart, Tema is a realistic day trip from Cape Coast: about 2 h 26 min each way by road.
| Cape Coast | Tema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 212,426 | 155,782 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tema
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Staying in Tema
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Common questions
How far is Tema from Cape Coast?
150 km (93 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cape Coast; by road roughly 183 km (114 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Coast to Tema by road?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Coast and Tema?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.