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Distance from 8 to Mt Edgecombe

8 to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 8 → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
595.2 km
369.8 mi • 321.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
480.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 59 min
Return: 15 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,001.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,314.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,320.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,464.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,476.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,729.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,737.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,926.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,942.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mt Edgecombe
18.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.0°C
Day range High / low
H 28° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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595.2 km 7 hrs 59 min
Start 8
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Merge slight right
    12.3 km
  4. Turn right
    21.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    46.4 km
  6. Continue slight left
    5.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    10.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    13.6 km
  11. Turn right
    1.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right
    3.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    3.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  17. Turn left
    4.3 km
  18. Turn right
    37.8 km
  19. Turn left
    68.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    9.8 km
  26. Turn left
    326.2 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  29. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  36. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  40. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  42. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  45. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  46. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 18 toll points from our database.
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 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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.1 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
8 → Mt Edgecombe
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
8, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
8 → Mt Edgecombe
8 Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe 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
318.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
302.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
222.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → 8
8 ↔ Mt Edgecombe
8 to Johannesburg Related trip
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8 to Pretoria Related trip
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8 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 8 -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint
298.1 km
Total: 595.2 km
Midpoint 298.1 km
595.2 km 7 hrs 59 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 595.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,190.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.44773, 31.66648
Midpoint -27.59789, 32.01167
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 8 from Mt Edgecombe? +
8 is about 595.2 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from 8 to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 8 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 8 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 8 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,001.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,109.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,118.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 8 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 18 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. 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 8 To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From 8 To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
8, 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

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: 318.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 302.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 222.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 440.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 440.0 km

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