Day trip from Makumbako to Songea
Songea lies 223 km (138 mi) south-east of Makumbako, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 223 km (138 mi) apart, Songea is a realistic day trip from Makumbako: about 3 h 37 min each way by road.
| Makumbako | Songea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 116,232 | 286,285 |
| Elevation | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 1,113 m (3,652 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Songea
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Staying in Songea
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Common questions
How far is Songea from Makumbako?
223 km (138 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Makumbako; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makumbako to Songea by road?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makumbako and Songea?
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 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.