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Distance from Bergville to Eshowe

Bergville to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 2 min.

N Bergville → Eshowe
Road distance
279.6 km
173.8 mi • 151.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
207.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 2 min
Return: 8 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R468.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R470.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R521.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R525.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R617.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R620.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R688.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R693.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R812.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R816.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R905.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R912.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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279.6 km 4 hrs 2 min
Start Bergville
Finish Eshowe
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.1 km
  2. Continue right onto West Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left
    42.8 km
  4. Turn right towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  5. Merge slight right
    46.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mooi River
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left
    1.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Harding Road
    1.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    67.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Durban Street
    36.1 km
  13. Turn left
    23.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    20.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    13.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    22.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Kangela Street
    3.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R322.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bergville → Eshowe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bergville
Destination area Arrival
Eshowe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bergville → Eshowe
Bergville Origin postcode
Not available
Eshowe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
3.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
13.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
41.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Eshowe → Bergville
Bergville ↔ Eshowe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bergville -28.73111, 29.35167
Midpoint
139.8 km
Total: 279.6 km
Midpoint 139.8 km
279.6 km 4 hrs 2 min
Destination Eshowe -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 279.6 km
Return-cycle span 559.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73111, 29.35167
Midpoint -29.16689, 30.40870
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Bergville from Eshowe? +
Bergville is about 279.6 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Bergville to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bergville to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bergville 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 Bergville to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R468.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R470.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R521.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R525.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bergville to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bergville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 3.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 13.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
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About 155.2 km Difference: 124.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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