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Distance from 1049 to Eshowe

1049 to Eshowe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 512.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min.

N 1049 → Eshowe
Road distance
512.4 km
318.4 mi • 276.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
397.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Return: 12 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R857.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R861.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R955.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R963.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,131.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,137.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,260.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,270.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,489.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,496.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,658.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,672.24
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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512.4 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start 1049
Finish Eshowe
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    5.8 km
  16. Turn right
    48.0 km
  17. Continue left
    1.1 km
  18. Turn right
    45.2 km
  19. Turn right
    2.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  21. Turn right
    152.6 km
  22. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  23. Turn right
    0.9 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
1049 → Eshowe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
1049, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Eshowe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
1049 → Eshowe
1049 Origin postcode
Not available
Eshowe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
236.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
219.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
139.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eshowe → 1049
1049 ↔ Eshowe
1049 to Johannesburg Related trip
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1049 to Pretoria Related trip
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1049 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
256.5 km
Total: 512.4 km
Midpoint 256.5 km
512.4 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination Eshowe -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 512.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,024.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -27.19981, 30.88068
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Eshowe? +
1049 is about 512.4 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Eshowe? +
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 1049 to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R857.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R861.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R955.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R963.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To Eshowe
: Hendrina
From 1049 To Eshowe
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 236.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 219.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 139.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 357.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 357.2 km

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