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Distance from A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel

A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 465.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A26 → Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
Road distance
465.1 km
M12 M41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
362 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R778.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R782.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R867.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R874.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,027.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,032.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,144.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,153.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,351.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,358.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,505.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,517.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
171° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
351° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6861, 30.5200
End coords Destination point
-29.7263, 31.0701
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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465.1 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start A26
Finish Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    8.9 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
    46.8 km
  15. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Umhlanga Ridge
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel → A26 A26 to Johannesburg A26 to Pretoria A26 to Cape Town A26 to Durban Johannesburg to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel Pretoria to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel Cape Town to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
232.9 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
06:26 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,944.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,046.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A26 -26.68610, 30.52000
Midpoint
232.9 km
Total: 465.1 km
Midpoint 232.9 km
465.1 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel -29.72634, 31.07010

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 465.1 km
Return-cycle span 930.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 232.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68610, 30.52000
Midpoint -28.19253, 31.14072
End -29.72634, 31.07010
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
2
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Questions 9
How far is A26 from Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel? +
A26 is about 465.1 km from Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel by road.
How long does it take from A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel? +
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 A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R778.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R782.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R867.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R874.34 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A26 to Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel? +
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 A26 To Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
Phoenix
From A26 To Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
uMhlanga
From A26 To Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
: Umhlanga Ridge
From A26 To Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel
La Lucia Ridge
From A26 To Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel

Route Locations

Start area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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