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Distance from A51 to Mt Edgecombe

A51 to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 471.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A51 → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
471.7 km
M41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
End point
Sikhuni Close
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R789.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R879.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R886.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,041.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,046.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,160.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,170.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,370.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,377.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,527.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,539.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6836, 30.5431
End coords Destination point
-29.7354, 31.0413
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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471.7 km 6 hrs 30 min
Start A51
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right
    2.0 km
  4. Turn left
    9.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    5.8 km
  11. Turn right
    48.0 km
  12. Continue left
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right
    45.2 km
  14. Turn right
    2.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  16. Turn right
    152.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    46.8 km
  18. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  23. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.0 km
  27. Turn right
    0.2 km
  28. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  40. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Routes ↩ Mt Edgecombe → A51 A51 to Johannesburg A51 to Pretoria A51 to Cape Town A51 to Durban Johannesburg to Mt Edgecombe Pretoria to Mt Edgecombe Cape Town to Mt Edgecombe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.2 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mt Edgecombe
06:27 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,971.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,075.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A51 -26.68361, 30.54307
Midpoint
236.2 km
Total: 471.7 km
Midpoint 236.2 km
471.7 km 6 hrs 30 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe End: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 471.7 km
Return-cycle span 943.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68361, 30.54307
Midpoint -28.18941, 31.13270
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

Available in Mt Edgecombe

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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 A51 from Mt Edgecombe? +
A51 is about 471.7 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from A51 to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A51 to Mt Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A51 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 A51 to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R789.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R793.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R879.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R886.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A51 to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 A51 To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From A51 To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
A51, 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

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 316.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 317.2 km

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