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Distance from 4 to Ulundi

N 4 → Ulundi
Road distance
380.1 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / R66
4 to Ulundi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 380.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 50 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
209.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.81×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 50 min
End point
Bhambatha Street
Return: 9 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
290 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R743.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R744.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R740.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R766.20
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R980.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R981.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R976.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,010.96
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,290.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,291.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,285.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,330.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
46° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
226° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6036, 29.8824
End coords Destination point
-28.2919, 31.4294
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C 4 Fog View Forecast → 17 °C Ulundi Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
4 → Ulundi
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Car
380.1 km
4 hrs 50 min
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Two-wheeler
380.1 km
~5 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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380.1 km 4 hrs 50 min
Start 4
Finish Ulundi
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 4 to Ulundi via N3 and N2
    National highway route N3N2
  2. Directions from 4 to Ulundi via R66
    Provincial road route R66
  3. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  9. Go straight
    1.1 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    0.3 km
  12. Turn sharp left
    11.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    39.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.5 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    63.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  23. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  25. Turn left
    102.3 km
  26. Turn right
    18.7 km
  27. Turn right onto King Mpande Street
    0.8 km
  28. Turn left onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Bhambatha Street
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R262.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Ulundi → 4 4 to Johannesburg 4 to Pretoria 4 to Cape Town 4 to Durban Johannesburg to Ulundi Pretoria to Ulundi Cape Town to Ulundi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
190.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ulundi
06:38 – 17:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,588.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,672.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 4 -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint
190.2 km
Total: 380.1 km
Midpoint 190.2 km
380.1 km 4 hrs 50 min
Destination Ulundi End: Bhambatha Street -28.29194, 31.42944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 380.1 km
Return-cycle span 760.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 190.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint -29.53076, 31.19249
End -28.29194, 31.42944
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Questions 9
How far is 4 from Ulundi? +
4 is about 380.1 km from Ulundi by road.
How long does it take from 4 to Ulundi? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 4 to Ulundi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 4 to Ulundi? +
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 4 to Ulundi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R743.21 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R744.03 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R740.20 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R766.20 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 4 to Ulundi? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From 4 To Ulundi
: Durban
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: Port Shepstone
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King Shaka International Airport
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Stanger
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and Coast
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Coast
From 4 To Ulundi
: Gingindlovu
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Eshowe
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Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
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