The road starts in the city of Mombasa and takes a general northerly direction through Kilifi, Malindi, Garsen and Bura, to end at Garissa, a distance of approximately 463 kilometres (288 mi)[1] The coordinates of this road west of the town of Garsen, Tana River County are:02°16'13.0"S, 40°04'24.0"E (Latitude:-2.270284; Longitude:40.073323).
[2] The road employs a single-carriageway system that is subject to the country's national speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph).
in 2008) to resurface the 116 kilometres (72 mi) section between Mombasa and Malindi, through Kilifi.
[3][4] The Garsen to Garissa section of this road, measuring about 241 kilometres (150 mi),[5] remains in poor condition, marked by potholes and a dusty surface.
[7] The following towns, listed from south towards north, are located along the highway:[7]