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Distance from Aliwal to Umbumbulu

Aliwal to Umbumbulu is a practical regional trip, covering about 40.1 km in roughly 33 min.

N Aliwal → Umbumbulu
Road distance
40.1 km
24.9 mi • 21.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
34.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Return: 1 hr 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R67.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R67.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R74.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R75.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R116.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R129.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R130.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
48 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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40.1 km 33 min
Start Aliwal
Finish Umbumbulu
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vista Place
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    9.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    3.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    23.9 km
  10. Turn right onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
20.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aliwal → Umbumbulu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Umbumbulu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aliwal → Umbumbulu
Aliwal Origin postcode
Not available
Umbumbulu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
0.0 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
20.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
28.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umbumbulu → Aliwal
Aliwal ↔ Umbumbulu
Aliwal to Johannesburg Related trip
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Aliwal to Pretoria Related trip
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Aliwal to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint
20.1 km
Total: 40.1 km
Midpoint 20.1 km
40.1 km 33 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 40.1 km
Return-cycle span 80.3 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 29.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 20.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.24549, 30.90749
Midpoint -30.06952, 30.83330
End -29.98772, 30.70355
Destination services

Available in Umbumbulu

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Umbumbulu
3
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Questions 8
How far is Aliwal from Umbumbulu? +
Aliwal is about 40.1 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal to Umbumbulu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal to Umbumbulu? +
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 Aliwal to Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R67.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R67.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R74.84 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R75.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal to Umbumbulu? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Vista Place
From Aliwal To Umbumbulu
: Durban
From Aliwal To Umbumbulu
: Kingsburgh
From Aliwal To Umbumbulu
Kingsway
From Aliwal To Umbumbulu

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbumbulu
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.

Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 0.0 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 20.3 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 28.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 72.1 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 13.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

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