Day trip from Moshi to Tanga
Tanga lies 274 km (170 mi) south-east of Moshi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Tanga is a realistic day trip from Moshi: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Moshi | Tanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 221,733 | 393,429 |
| Elevation | 854 m (2,802 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tanga
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Staying in Tanga
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 306 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tanga
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Common questions
How far is Tanga from Moshi?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Moshi; by road roughly 334 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moshi to Tanga by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moshi and Tanga?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tanga?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga, bookable on this site.
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.