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Distance from 1049 to Iqbal Square

1049 to Iqbal Square is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 631.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 1049 → Iqbal Square
Road distance
631.5 km
392.4 mi • 340.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
482.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 22 min
Return: 14 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,057.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,062.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,177.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,187.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,394.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,401.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,553.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,566.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,835.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,843.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,044.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,061.03
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Iqbal Square
17.5°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.5°C
Day range High / low
H 23° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
28%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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631.5 km 7 hrs 22 min
Start 1049
Finish Iqbal Square
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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. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  13. Turn left
    2.6 km
  14. Turn right
    12.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  21. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  22. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  23. Merge slight right
    10.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Isipingo
    0.6 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Prospecton Road
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Phila Ndwandwe Road
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Saunders Avenue
    0.6 km
  33. Turn right onto Iqbal Square
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R735.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 16 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.3 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
1049 → Iqbal Square
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
1049, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
1049 → Iqbal Square
1049 Origin postcode
Not available
Iqbal Square Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
355.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
338.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
259.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Iqbal Square → 1049
1049 ↔ Iqbal Square
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
316.3 km
Total: 631.5 km
Midpoint 316.3 km
631.5 km 7 hrs 22 min
Destination Iqbal Square -29.98442, 30.92088

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 631.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,263.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -28.08516, 29.97937
End -29.98442, 30.92088
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Iqbal Square
1
  • PEP
    179 Maclean Road, Umlazi, 4066, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Iqbal Square
6
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Iqbal Square? +
1049 is about 631.5 km from Iqbal Square by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Iqbal Square? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Iqbal Square in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Iqbal Square? +
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 Iqbal Square? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,057.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,062.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,177.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,187.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Iqbal Square? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 Iqbal Square
: Hendrina
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
: Pietermaritzburg
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
: Durban
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
: Queensburgh
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
Pinetown
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
New Germany
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
: Port Shepstone
From 1049 To Iqbal Square
: Isipingo
From 1049 To Iqbal Square

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Iqbal Square, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 355.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 338.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 259.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 392.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 476.3 km

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