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Distance from 72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe

N 72 M41 → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
1,653.8 km
M3 M5 N1 N2 N3 N5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,279.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 27 min
Start point
Constantia Main Road
End point
Sikhuni Close
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1107 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,157.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,170.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,846.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,869.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,166.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,183.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,074.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,106.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,482.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,505.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,677.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,718.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0140, 18.4526
End coords Destination point
-29.7354, 31.0413
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,653.8 km in roughly 18 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
72 M41 → Mt Edgecombe
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Car
1,653.8 km
18 hrs 27 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,653.8 km
~25 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,654 km
↑ 13 hrs 8 min faster
Flight time
3 hrs 18 min
With airport
~5 hrs 18 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Cape Town to Mt Edgecombe.
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1,653.8 km 18 hrs 27 min
Start 72 M41
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Constantia Main Road
    0.1 km
  2. Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway
    1.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Paradise Road
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Union Avenue
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive
    1.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Settlers Way
    1.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    66.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    10.1 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Inanda
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards R102: KwaMashu
    0.2 km
  30. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.9 km
  31. Turn slight left towards M5
    0.5 km
  32. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    3.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.2 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  35. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,009.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Mt Edgecombe → 72 M41 72 M41 to Johannesburg 72 M41 to Pretoria 72 M41 to Cape Town 72 M41 to Durban Johannesburg to Mt Edgecombe Pretoria to Mt Edgecombe Cape Town to Mt Edgecombe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
826.8 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 13 min • 9 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
119.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
275.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
89.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mt Edgecombe
06:32 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,912.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R330.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,276.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 72 M41 Start: Constantia Main Road -34.01404, 18.45257
Midpoint
826.8 km
Total: 1,653.8 km
Midpoint 826.8 km
1,653.8 km 18 hrs 27 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe End: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,653.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,307.6 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 826.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.01404, 18.45257
Midpoint -30.55889, 25.48042
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 72 M41 from Mt Edgecombe? +
72 M41 is about 1,653.8 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from 72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe 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 72 M41 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 72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,157.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,170.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,846.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,869.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 72 M41 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 21 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

: Cape Town
From 72 M41 To Mt Edgecombe
: Cape Town International Airport
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Somerset
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Nelson Mandela Boulevard
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Groote Schuur
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Settlers Way
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: Milnerton
From 72 M41 To Mt Edgecombe
Black River Parkway
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: Paarl
From 72 M41 To Mt Edgecombe
: Johannesburg
From 72 M41 To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Glen Dirk
Road: Constantia Main Road
Postal code: 7806
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

72 M41
7806
Mt Edgecombe
Not available

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