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Distance from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda

Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 22 min.

N Makurdi Jos → Bafoussam Mbouda
Road distance
598.7 km
372.0 mi • 323.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
60
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 22 min
Return: 16 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,002.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,116.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,125.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,322.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,328.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,473.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,485.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,740.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,748.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,938.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,954.05
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bafoussam Mbouda
19.5°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
22.1°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 19°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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598.7 km 8 hrs 22 min
Start Makurdi Jos
Finish Bafoussam Mbouda
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  1. Head on Makurdi-Jos
    1.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Makurdi-Jos
    4.8 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    89.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    57.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.3 km
  8. Turn right
    79.4 km
  9. Continue
    4.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    6.7 km
  11. Continue
    7.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    3.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    3.7 km
  16. Turn right
    82.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight
    20.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.4 km
  21. Continue right
    1.0 km
  22. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    0.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Route Eyumodjock - Ekok
    15.0 km
  26. Continue straight onto Route Mamfé - Eyumodjock
    41.4 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  28. Continue slight right
    0.7 km
  29. Continue slight left onto Route Mamfé - Eyumodjock
    1.8 km
  30. Turn right
    1.1 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right onto Route Bamenda - Mamfé
    3.4 km
  32. Continue straight onto Route Bamenda - Mamfé
    12.6 km
  33. Continue straight onto Bamenda-Mamfe
    0.1 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork onto Kumba-Mamfe
    23.3 km
  35. Turn sharp left onto Provinciale 19
    0.3 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right onto Provinciale 19
    4.8 km
  37. Continue left onto Provinciale 19
    34.2 km
  38. Continue slight right onto Provinciale 19
    6.5 km
  39. Turn left
    0.8 km
  40. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  41. Turn right
    0.4 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn left onto Provinciale 19
    1.4 km
  43. Continue slight left onto Provinciale 19
    1.6 km
  44. Continue slight left onto Provinciale 19
    14.4 km
  45. Continue right onto Provinciale 19
    10.0 km
  46. Turn right
    0.2 km
  47. Turn right
    0.6 km
  48. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  49. Turn slight right onto Provinciale 19
    2.6 km
  50. Continue left onto Provinciale 19
    0.1 km
  51. Turn right
    0.3 km
  52. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.7 km
  53. Turn right
    3.0 km
  54. At the end of the road, turn right onto Provinciale 19
    1.6 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Provinciale 17
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Provinciale 17
    38.4 km
  57. Go straight onto Carr Bamougoum (Axe Carr Bamougoum-Dschang 'Provinciale 17')
    0.3 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Bafoussam-Mbouda
    0.1 km
  59. Continue onto Bafoussam-Mbouda
    4.0 km
  60. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
300.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 11 min • 4 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Makurdi Jos → Bafoussam Mbouda
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Makurdi Jos, Nasarawa
Destination area Arrival
Bafoussam Mbouda
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Makurdi Jos → Bafoussam Mbouda
Makurdi Jos Origin postcode
Not available
Bafoussam Mbouda Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
305.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
226.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
322.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bafoussam Mbouda → Makurdi Jos
Makurdi Jos ↔ Bafoussam Mbouda
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Makurdi Jos 8.48094, 8.54804
Midpoint
300.1 km
Total: 598.7 km
Midpoint 300.1 km
598.7 km 8 hrs 22 min
Destination Bafoussam Mbouda 5.55181, 10.32578

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 598.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,197.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 60
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 300.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 8.48094, 8.54804
Midpoint 6.33205, 8.65309
End 5.55181, 10.32578
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Questions 9
How far is Makurdi Jos from Bafoussam Mbouda? +
Makurdi Jos is about 598.7 km from Bafoussam Mbouda by road.
How long does it take from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,002.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,006.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,116.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,125.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Makurdi Jos to Bafoussam Mbouda? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Makurdi-Jos
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Bamenda-Mamfe
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Kumba-Mamfe
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Provinciale 19
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Provinciale 17
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Carr Bamougoum (Axe Carr Bamougoum-Dschang 'Provinciale 17')
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda
Bafoussam-Mbouda
From Makurdi Jos To Bafoussam Mbouda

Route Locations

Start area
Makurdi Jos, Nasarawa
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bafoussam Mbouda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 305.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 226.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 322.3 km
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About 161.5 km Difference: 437.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 444.2 km

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