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Distance from Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima

N Douala Bafoussam → Yaounde Sangmelima
Road distance
324.5 km
Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 324.5 km in roughly 4 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
56
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs
Start point
Douala-Bafoussam
Return: 8 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R653.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R655.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R652.41
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R683.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R861.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R865.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R860.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R902.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,133.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,138.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,132.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,187.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
4.1203, 9.5859
End coords Destination point
3.4787, 11.6842
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 24 °C Douala Bafoussam Rain View Forecast → 21 °C Yaounde Sangmelima Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Douala Bafoussam → Yaounde Sangmelima
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Car
324.5 km
4 hrs
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
324.5 km
~4 hrs 59 min
65 km/h avg
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324.5 km 4 hrs 0 min
Start Douala Bafoussam
Finish Yaounde Sangmelima
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  1. Head on Douala-Bafoussam
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Douala-Bafoussam
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    7.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rue 4.014
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rue 4.014
    0.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rue 4.014
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Rue 4.014
    0.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Rue 4.014
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto nouvelle route
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto nouvelle route
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto nouvelle route
    1.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto nouvelle route
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto nouvelle route
    0.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nouvelle route
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Nouvelle route
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    2.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.0 km
  21. Go straight onto Route Sandaga
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Route Sandaga
    0.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Boulevard du Général Leclerc 27 Août 1940
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Boulevard du Général Leclerc 27 Août 1940
    1.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    0.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Boulevard de la Besséké(N°1.255)
    0.1 km
  28. Continue onto Boulevard de la Besséké(N°1.255)
    2.4 km
  29. Continue straight onto Axe lourd Douala-Edea
    2.6 km
  30. Continue straight onto Douala-Edea
    4.9 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Douala-Edea
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Douala-Edea
    0.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Douala-Edea
    0.9 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    0.1 km
  36. Go straight onto Douala-Edea
    1.2 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  38. Continue
    0.1 km
  39. Go straight onto Douala-Edea
    1.8 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Douala-Edea
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Douala-Edea
    4.3 km
  42. Turn left
    1.0 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    0.5 km
  45. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    2.1 km
  48. Turn left onto Douala-Edea
    47.9 km
  49. Continue straight onto Douala - Yaoundé (Nationale Numéro 3)
    167.6 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  51. Continue
    0.4 km
  52. Continue straight onto Autoroute Yaoundé-Nsimalen
    9.3 km
  53. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.3 km
  54. Continue
    35.6 km
  55. Turn left onto Yaoundé-Sangmélima
    21.9 km
  56. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Yaounde Sangmelima → Douala Bafoussam Douala Bafoussam to Johannesburg Douala Bafoussam to Pretoria Douala Bafoussam to Cape Town Douala Bafoussam to Durban Johannesburg to Yaounde Sangmelima Pretoria to Yaounde Sangmelima Cape Town to Yaounde Sangmelima
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
162.4 km
Littoral to Centre
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Littoral to Centre
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Yaounde Sangmelima
07:03 – 19:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,356.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,427.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (94)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
17
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
19
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Douala Bafoussam Start: Douala-Bafoussam 4.12031, 9.58590
Midpoint
162.4 km
Total: 324.5 km
Midpoint 162.4 km
324.5 km 4 hrs 0 min
Destination Yaounde Sangmelima 3.47869, 11.68415

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Littoral to Centre
One-way road span 324.5 km
Return-cycle span 649.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 56
Maneuver density 17.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 162.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 4.12031, 9.58590
Midpoint 3.88867, 10.74999
End 3.47869, 11.68415
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Questions 9
How far is Douala Bafoussam from Yaounde Sangmelima? +
Douala Bafoussam is about 324.5 km from Yaounde Sangmelima by road.
How long does it take from Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima? +
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 Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R653.11 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R655.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R652.41 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R683.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Douala Bafoussam to Yaounde Sangmelima? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Douala-Bafoussam
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Rue 4.014
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Boulevard du Général Leclerc 27 Août 1940
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Boulevard de la Besséké(N°1.255)
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Axe lourd Douala-Edea
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Douala-Edea
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Douala - Yaoundé (Nationale Numéro 3)
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Autoroute Yaoundé-Nsimalen
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima
Yaoundé-Sangmélima
From Douala Bafoussam To Yaounde Sangmelima

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