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Distance from 29 to Mt Edgecombe

29 to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 459.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 29 → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
459.1 km
M41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
336.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 15 min
End point
Sikhuni Close
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
375 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R768.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R772.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R856.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R863.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,014.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,018.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,129.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,138.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,334.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,340.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,486.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,498.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7609, 30.4083
End coords Destination point
-29.7354, 31.0413
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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459.1 km 6 hrs 15 min
Start 29
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. Turn left
    1.3 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  9. Turn right
    0.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    45.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    5.8 km
  13. Turn right
    48.0 km
  14. Continue left
    1.1 km
  15. Turn right
    45.2 km
  16. Turn right
    2.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  18. Turn right
    152.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  20. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. Turn right
    0.2 km
  30. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  32. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  41. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  42. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Mt Edgecombe → 29 29 to Johannesburg 29 to Pretoria 29 to Cape Town 29 to Durban Johannesburg to Mt Edgecombe Pretoria to Mt Edgecombe Cape Town to Mt Edgecombe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.9 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mt Edgecombe
06:24 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,919.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,020.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 29 -26.76093, 30.40830
Midpoint
229.9 km
Total: 459.1 km
Midpoint 229.9 km
459.1 km 6 hrs 15 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe End: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 459.1 km
Return-cycle span 918.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76093, 30.40830
Midpoint -28.22830, 31.17182
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is 29 from Mt Edgecombe? +
29 is about 459.1 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from 29 to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 29 to Mt Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 29 to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 29 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R768.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R772.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R856.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R863.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 29 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 13 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Mt Edgecombe
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From 29 To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
29, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 155.2 km Difference: 303.9 km
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