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Distance from A21 to Eshowe

N A21 → Eshowe
Road distance
342.3 km
A21 to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 342.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
261.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 9 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R653.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R656.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R796.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R801.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R862.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R866.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,050.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,057.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,134.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,139.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,382.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,390.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6914, 30.5139
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 7 °C A21 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Eshowe Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A21 → Eshowe
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Car
342.3 km
4 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
342.3 km
~5 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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342 km
~41 min
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342.3 km 280 min
Start A21
Finish Eshowe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    5.8 km
  8. Turn right
    48.0 km
  9. Continue left
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right
    45.2 km
  11. Turn right
    2.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  13. Turn right
    152.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    18.7 km
  15. Turn right
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Eshowe → A21 A21 to Johannesburg A21 to Pretoria A21 to Cape Town A21 to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
171.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:33 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,431.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,506.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A21 -26.69138, 30.51388
Midpoint
171.4 km
Total: 342.3 km
Midpoint 171.4 km
342.3 km 280 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 342.3 km
Return-cycle span 684.6 km
Traversal time 280 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69138, 30.51388
Midpoint -27.80489, 30.82157
End -28.88919, 31.47044
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Questions 9
How far is A21 from Eshowe? +
A21 is about 342.3 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from A21 to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 280 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A21 to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A21 to Eshowe? +
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 A21 to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R653.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R656.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R796.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R801.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A21 to Eshowe? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
A21, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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