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Cities Near Harare

Cities near Harare, ZW: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Norton, Marondera, Chinhoyi. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Harare, ZW is Norton, about 24 mi (38 km) away — roughly 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Norton24 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Marondera41 mi / 66 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
Chinhoyi65 mi / 104 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kadoma83 mi / 133 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kwekwe111 mi / 179 km2 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Mutare132 mi / 213 km3 hr 4 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Gweru138 mi / 223 km3 hr 13 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Masvingo155 mi / 250 km3 hr 36 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Chimoio182 mi / 294 km4 hr 14 min50 minWeekend getaway
Tete203 mi / 327 km4 hr 26 min52 minShort break

Day trips from Harare

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Norton, Marondera, Chinhoyi, Kadoma. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Harare

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kwekwe, Mutare, Gweru, Masvingo. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Harare include Norton, Marondera, Chinhoyi, Kadoma, Kwekwe. The closest is Norton, about 24 miles (38 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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