Day trip from East London to Mthatha
Mthatha lies 179 km (111 mi) north-east of East London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Mthatha is a realistic day trip from East London: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| East London | Mthatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 478,676 | 164,848 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
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Staying in Mthatha
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Common questions
How far is Mthatha from East London?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north-east of East London; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from East London to Mthatha by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between East London and Mthatha?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.