Keta, on the narrow strip between the Volta lagoon and the sea, is the Volta coast’s most atmospheric town. Here’s how to drive there.
GHThe CarRentalGH Team Updated 18 October 2026 · 6 min read
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East of Accra, past Ada, the coast narrows to a dramatic strip of land between the Atlantic and the vast Keta Lagoon — and on it sits Keta, one of the most atmospheric and historic towns on Ghana’s eastern seaboard. With its old fort, its lagoon birdlife, its fishing culture and the wide skies of the Volta coast, it’s a rewarding and under-visited destination, easily reached by car.
The route and distance
Accra to Keta is roughly 180 kilometres, heading east along the coast through Ada and Sogakope, then out onto the sandbar toward Keta. The roads are mostly good, with the striking final stretch running between the lagoon and the sea.
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How long it takes
Allow about three to three-and-a-half hours from Accra. It works as a long day trip, but a relaxed overnight lets you take in the lagoon, the fort and the coast without rushing.
What’s in Keta
Fort Prinzenstein — a historic coastal fort, partly claimed by the sea.
Keta Lagoon — a vast lagoon rich in birdlife, part of a Ramsar wetland.
Anloga and Cape St Paul — the lighthouse point and the shallots-farming heartland nearby.
The sandbar setting — sea on one side, lagoon on the other.
The right car
A saloon handles the drive comfortably; a family might prefer an SUV. Many take a driver to enjoy the scenery along the coast and causeway. We quote it as a return out-of-town trip. Our Ada guide covers the stretch of coast on the way.
Hiring for the trip
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Distances and times are approximate and reviewed October 2026; conditions vary. Rates are guide figures, quoted as one confirmed trip including the driver’s costs where applicable.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Accra to Keta?
About 180 km, roughly three to three-and-a-half hours east along the coast through Ada and Sogakope, then out onto the sandbar toward Keta.
What is there to see in Keta?
Fort Prinzenstein, the vast Keta Lagoon and its birdlife, the Anloga and Cape St Paul area, and the striking setting on a sandbar between the lagoon and the sea.
Can I do Keta as a day trip from Accra?
Yes at about three hours each way, but a relaxed overnight lets you take in the lagoon, the fort and the coast without rushing.
What car should I hire for Keta?
A saloon handles the drive comfortably; a family might prefer an SUV. Many take a driver to enjoy the coastal scenery and the causeway.
What's on the way to Keta?
Ada Foah, where the Volta meets the sea, and Sogakope on the river — both worth a stop. See our Accra to Ada guide.
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The CarRentalGH Team
Written by the CarRentalGH team in Accra. We rent cars, run airport pickups and drive clients across all sixteen regions of Ghana every week, so these guides come from the road, not a desk.
