Here is the complete, streamlined roadmap for your self-drive day trip from Hammamet to Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN), optimized to get you to your 16:00 PM rental car drop-off on time.
## ⏱️ The Master Schedule
* 11:15 AM | Depart Hammamet via the A1 Motorway North.
* 12:15 PM | Arrive at Uthina Archaeological Site (Oudhna) via the Mornag exit.
* 12:15 – 14:15 PM | Spend 2 hours exploring the amphitheater and ruins (Entry: 8 TND).
* 14:15 – 15:15 PM | Drive west to Mohammedia, join the P3 Highway North, and view the Zaghouan Aqueduct arches running parallel to the road.
* 15:15 – 15:35 PM | Refuel the car to full at the TotalEnergies Sidi Hassine (or an early Shell Mornag).
* 15:35 – 16:00 PM | Drive the final stretch via the Z4 Express Avenue into the Tunis Airport parking lot to complete the 15-to-30-minute drop-off inspection.
## 🗺️ Route Flow
[Hammamet] ──(A1 Motorway North)──► [Uthina Ruins] ──(Local Roads West)──► [Mohammedia/P3 Aqueduct Route] ──(P3 North / Z4)──► [Tunis Airport]
## 🚗 Essential Driving & Logistics Tips
* Tolls & Gas: Keep small TND coins handy for A1 highway tolls. At the gas station, use the phrase "Plein, sans plomb" (Full tank, unleaded) or "Plein, gasoil" (Full tank, diesel). Attendants pump the gas for you.
* Luggage Security: Keep all baggage locked in the trunk out of sight, especially during roadside aqueduct photo stops. Use the official, secure parking lot inside the Uthina site gates.
* Navigation: Download offline Google Maps for the region before departing, as cellular signals can fluctuate around the rural fields of Uthina.
Have a wonderful and safe drive through Tunisia! If you need any assistance with flight check-in times or terminal navigation at Tunis-Carthage Airport, just let me know.
* Coordinates: [36°36'58.0"N 10°08'03.0"E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaghouan_Aqueduct) (or 36.6161, 10.1342)
* What to expect: Towering 20-metre arches bridging the river valley. There are wide dirt turnouts directly on the shoulder of the P3 Highway where you can safely pull your rental car over to stand right underneath the ancient Roman stones. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
* Spot 2: The Rural Olive Grove Section (Near Uthina/Oudhna link)
* Coordinates: 36.6085, 10.1220 (Approx. 3 km south of Mohammedia town)
* What to expect: A lower, meandering section of the aqueduct that cuts cleanly through local farms and olive groves. Traffic here along the local connecting roads is very slow and light, meaning you can park comfortably on the grass shoulder without highway stress. [6, 7]
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## 📋 Full Road-Trip Summary
To execute this route seamlessly and return the car by 16:00 PM without missing your flight, follow this final consolidated roadmap:
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* The Schedule: Depart Hammamet at 11:15 AM via the A1 Motorway to arrive at the [Uthina Archaeological Site](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1yglpf0w1) by 12:15 PM. Spend 2 hours exploring the magnificent amphitheatre inside the gated complex (8 TND entrance fee). [4]
* The Scenic Drive: Leave Uthina at 14:15 PM and cut west to the P3 Highway, using the GPS coordinates above to stop for roadside photos next to the Zaghouan Aqueduct. [6]
* The Fuel Stop: Pull into a modern service station (like [TotalEnergies Sidi Hassine](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1q5bm7p_f) or [Shell Mornag](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1tlngjnt)) right before you hit Tunis city limits to ensure the fuel tank is full.
* The Drop-off: Arrive at [Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN)](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0127pb) between 15:30 and 15:45 PM. This leaves you enough cushion to navigate the public parking lot, complete the 15-to-30-minute vehicle damage inspection with the rental agent, and pass through the baggage security scanners at the terminal entrance doors.
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[1] [https://umayyad.eu](https://umayyad.eu/?q=visits-zaghouan)
[2] [https://en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaghouan_Aqueduct)
[3] [https://aroundus.com](https://aroundus.com/p/9629364-aqueduct-of-zaghouan)
[4] [https://tunisia-travel-guide.com](https://tunisia-travel-guide.com/the-zaghouan-aqueduct/)
[5] [https://www.tripadvisor.com](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g844553-d2620057-Reviews-L_aqueduc_de_Zaghouan-Zaghouan_Zaghouan_Governorate.html)
[6] [https://www.historyhit.com](https://www.historyhit.com/locations/the-zaghouan-aqueduct/)
[7] [https://airial.travel](https://airial.travel/attractions/tunisia/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9/roman-aqueduct-of-zaghouancarthage-BFsfPatO)
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