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Distance from Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7

Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.3 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Bluff N3 → Umbilo M7
Road distance
157.3 km
M5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
End point
Cunningham Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R300.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R301.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R365.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R368.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R396.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R397.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R482.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R485.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R521.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R523.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R634.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R638.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-29.8906, 30.9778
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

157.3 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Bluff N3
Finish Umbilo M7
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    39.3 km
  3. Go straight
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    7.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Bluff
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Sarnia Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R306.00
Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Umbilo M7 → Bluff N3 Bluff N3 to Johannesburg Bluff N3 to Pretoria Bluff N3 to Cape Town Bluff N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Umbilo M7 Pretoria to Umbilo M7 Cape Town to Umbilo M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbilo M7
06:29 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R657.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R692.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff N3 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
78.8 km
Total: 157.3 km
Midpoint 78.8 km
157.3 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Umbilo M7 End: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 157.3 km
Return-cycle span 314.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -30.48000, 30.63296
End -29.89056, 30.97778
Destination services

Available in Umbilo M7

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M7
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Umbilo M7
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M7
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M7
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo M7
1
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Questions 8
How far is Bluff N3 from Umbilo M7? +
Bluff N3 is about 157.3 km from Umbilo M7 by road.
How long does it take from Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7? +
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 Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R300.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R301.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R365.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R368.02 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff N3 to Umbilo M7? +
Yes. There are 10 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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

: Bluff
From Bluff N3 To Umbilo M7
Queensburgh
From Bluff N3 To Umbilo M7
Seaview
From Bluff N3 To Umbilo M7

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo M7, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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