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Distance from Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way

Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,487.9 km in roughly 36 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Chivu → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
2,487.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,703.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
77
Info Travel board
Travel time
36 hrs 23 min
End point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 18 planned rest stops
40 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,164.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,184.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,639.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,677.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,495.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,521.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R6,121.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R6,171.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,230.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,264.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8,054.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,119.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
179° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
359° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-2.4977, 30.5979
End coords Destination point
-17.8105, 30.9279
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2,487.9 km 36 hrs 23 min
Start Chivu
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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Driving route
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  1. Start your journey
    1.7 km
  2. Turn right
    1.7 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  4. Turn slight right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    3.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  9. Continue right
    25.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    84.4 km
  11. Turn right
    28.7 km
  12. Turn slight left
    54.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    27.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    118.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.2 km
  18. Continue
    8.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    8.5 km
  22. Turn left
    60.9 km
  23. Turn right
    191.9 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    2.1 km
  28. Turn right
    131.5 km
  29. Go straight
    37.3 km
  30. Go straight
    71.5 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    42.3 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork
    27.9 km
  34. Go straight
    23.4 km
  35. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    2.7 km
  38. Turn left
    162.8 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    0.9 km
  41. Turn left
    213.0 km
  42. Turn right onto Great North Road
    435.9 km
  43. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  44. Merge slight right onto Great North Road
    192.9 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.6 km
  47. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.0 km
  48. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.9 km
  49. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  50. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.2 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  52. Continue onto Great North Road
    1.1 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road
    0.1 km
  54. Continue onto Great North Road
    3.6 km
  55. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kalambo Road
    0.1 km
  56. Continue onto Kalambo Road
    0.5 km
  57. Turn left onto Lumumba Road
    2.2 km
  58. Turn right onto Kafue Road
    5.0 km
  59. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  60. Continue onto Kafue Road
    2.1 km
  61. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  62. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.4 km
  63. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  64. Continue onto Kafue Road
    3.5 km
  65. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kafue Road
    0.0 km
  66. Continue onto Kafue Road
    120.1 km
  67. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  68. Turn left onto Chirundu Bridge
    0.4 km
  69. Continue straight
    340.7 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lorraine Drive
    0.2 km
  71. Continue onto Lorraine Drive
    0.7 km
  72. Turn right onto Flame Lilly Drive
    2.2 km
  73. Turn right
    1.8 km
  74. Turn right onto Solomon Mujuru Drive
    0.7 km
  75. Turn left
    2.4 km
  76. Turn left onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  77. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Robert Mugabe Way → Chivu Chivu to Johannesburg Chivu to Pretoria Chivu to Cape Town Chivu to Durban Johannesburg to Robert Mugabe Way Pretoria to Robert Mugabe Way Cape Town to Robert Mugabe Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,247.1 km
Kagera to Harare Province
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 hrs 11 min • 18 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Kagera to Harare Province
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
179.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
413.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
134.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Robert Mugabe Way
06:09 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R10,399.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R49.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R497.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R10,946.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (102)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
19
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
20
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Chivu -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint
1,247.1 km
Total: 2,487.9 km
Midpoint 1,247.1 km
2,487.9 km 36 hrs 23 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way End: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Kagera to Harare Province
One-way road span 2,487.9 km
Return-cycle span 4,975.8 km
Traversal time 36 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 77
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,247.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -2.49766, 30.59786
Midpoint -11.03077, 31.09878
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is Chivu from Robert Mugabe Way? +
Chivu is about 2,487.9 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 36 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way 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 Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way? +
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 Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4,164.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4,184.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,639.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,677.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Chivu to Robert Mugabe Way? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Chivu To Robert Mugabe Way

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Start area
Chivu, Kagera
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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