Day trip from Mutare to Harare
Harare lies 213 km (132 mi) north-west of Mutare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 213 km (132 mi) apart, Harare is a realistic day trip from Mutare: about 3 h 28 min each way by road.
| Mutare | Harare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| Population | 224,802 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 1,116 m (3,661 ft) | 1,494 m (4,902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) | UTC+2 (Africa/Harare) |
What to see in Harare
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| First Floor Gallery Harare | 5,000 | — |
| National Gallery of Zimbabwe | 1,030 | — |
The busiest is First Floor Gallery Harare at 5,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Harare
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Staying in Harare
Our booking partner lists 234 places to stay in Harare. Of the 199 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122), and 7 are five-star. Across 34 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 10,308 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Harare
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Common questions
How far is Harare from Mutare?
213 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mutare; by road roughly 260 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mutare to Harare by road?
About 3 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mutare and Harare?
No, both are on Africa/Harare at the moment.
Where can I stay in Harare?
Our booking partner lists 234 places to stay in Harare, 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 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.