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Cities Near Mthatha

Cities near Mthatha, South Africa: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including East London, Queenstown, Port Shepstone. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Mthatha, South Africa is East London, about 111 mi (179 km) away — roughly 2 hr 35 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
East London111 mi / 179 km2 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Queenstown114 mi / 184 km2 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Port Shepstone115 mi / 185 km2 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Bhisho117 mi / 188 km2 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Fort Beaufort150 mi / 242 km3 hr 29 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Mafeteng153 mi / 246 km3 hr 33 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Mpumalanga165 mi / 265 km3 hr 50 min48 minWeekend getaway
Pietermaritzburg166 mi / 268 km3 hr 52 min48 minWeekend getaway
Maseru175 mi / 282 km4 hr 4 min49 minWeekend getaway
Grahamstown177 mi / 285 km4 hr 7 min50 minWeekend getaway

Weekend getaways from Mthatha

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: East London, Queenstown, Port Shepstone, Bhisho, Fort Beaufort. 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.

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Notable cities near Mthatha include East London, Queenstown, Port Shepstone, Bhisho, Fort Beaufort. The closest is East London, about 111 miles (179 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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