Madagascar Driving Times & Distances Table

The biggest mistake travellers make is covering too much ground in one trip. Have a look at our suggested routes in Madagascar for a realistic assessment of what you can cover in a day, and closely study the road trip planners below if you are creating your own travel plan. 

The times provided in our table are realistic but approximate. The mentioned time is the actual driving time, which doesn't include breaks or time for stops. Hence, a driving day of 5 hours can easily take almost a full day. Also, factors such as weather and changing road conditions can affect your actual travel duration. Especially during the wet season (January to March), the roads are in a worse state, and you can expect to need more time (+ 1 - 2 hours). 

When using navigation apps like Google Maps or Maps.me, add roughly one-third to the estimated travel time. Instead of planning the entire day's journey in one go, break it into segments. This precaution helps avoid following Google Maps' shortest route, which may lead you onto poorly maintained or nonexistent back roads, potentially increasing travel time and vehicle wear. In Madagascar, taking shortcuts is not possible!