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Distance from A30 to Umhlanga

N A30 → Umhlanga
Road distance
1,018.0 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N6
A30 to Umhlanga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,018.0 km in roughly 12 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
621.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 13 min
Return: 24 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
733 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,990.78
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,992.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,982.72
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,052.35
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,626.72
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,629.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,616.08
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,707.96
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,456.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,460.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,442.22
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,563.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6829, 30.5215
End coords Destination point
-31.4643, 27.2137
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Umhlanga Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A30 → Umhlanga
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Car
1,018.0 km
12 hrs 13 min
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Two-wheeler
1,018.0 km
~15 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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1,018.0 km 12 hrs 13 min
Start A30
Finish Umhlanga
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A30 to Umhlanga via N12 and N6
    National highway route N12N6
  2. Start your journey
    3.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    3.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    74.8 km
  17. Turn left
    11.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    25.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    11.1 km
  20. Turn right
    18.5 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Umhlanga → A30 A30 to Johannesburg A30 to Pretoria A30 to Cape Town A30 to Durban Johannesburg to Umhlanga Pretoria to Umhlanga Cape Town to Umhlanga
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
509.5 km
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
169.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umhlanga
07:07 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,255.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R203.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,479.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A30 -26.68286, 30.52153
Midpoint
509.5 km
Total: 1,018.0 km
Midpoint 509.5 km
1,018.0 km 12 hrs 13 min
Destination Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,018.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,036.1 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 509.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68286, 30.52153
Midpoint -28.08803, 27.14153
End -31.46427, 27.21368
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Questions 9
How far is A30 from Umhlanga? +
A30 is about 1,018.0 km from Umhlanga by road.
How long does it take from A30 to Umhlanga? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A30 to Umhlanga 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 A30 to Umhlanga? +
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 A30 to Umhlanga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,048.69 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,056.75 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,046.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,144.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A30 to Umhlanga? +
Yes. There are 31 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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