Distance from Church Square to Umhlathuzana

N Church Square → Umhlathuzana

Road distance

1620 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N1 / N3 / N5

Church Square to Umhlathuzana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,620.0 km in roughly 18 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,256.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

18 hrs 5 min

End point

Umhlathuzana Place

Return: 36 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1085 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops

20 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R3,260.17

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R3,273.00

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

72° ENE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

252° WSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9251, 18.4215

End coords Destination point

-29.8565, 30.8498

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Church Square Fog View Forecast → 17 °C Umhlathuzana Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Church Square → Umhlathuzana

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Car

1620 km

18 hrs 5 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1620 km

~24 hrs 55 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 17 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → DUR (2 hrs 33 min)
🚗 37 km from King Shaka International
↑ 13 hrs 2 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Church Square to Umhlathuzana

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Food & drink Near Church Square

81 Rose Street, 8001 1 km from start

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Food & drink Near Church Square

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Hotel Near Church Square

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 1 km from start

"Victoria & Alfred Hotel is one of those Cape Town hotels where the location does…"

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Church Square

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

47 Alfred Street, Cape Town City Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000 1 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront is a well-located Cape Town option for traveller…"

B 1 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 911 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 911 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 911 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Church Square

Finish Umhlathuzana

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Church Square to Umhlathuzana via N1 and N5 and N3

National highway route N1N5N3
Directions from Church Square to Umhlathuzana via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right onto Parliament Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Darling Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road

0.2 km
Go straight

0.1 km
Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street

1.0 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard

461.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

644.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

91.6 km
Merge slight right

262.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

2.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Mariannhill

0.7 km
Turn right onto Richmond Road

1.2 km
Turn left onto Abbot Francis Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Rudloff Road

3.3 km
Turn left onto Gatsheni Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Umhlathuzana Place

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 21

Known total R1,009.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

809.9 km

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 2 min • 9 hrs 2 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

116.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

269.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

87.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Umhlathuzana

06:46 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:55

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 16 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,771.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R32.40

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R324.01

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,128.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Church Square -33.92506, 18.42148

Midpoint

809.9 km

Total: 1620 km

Midpoint 809.9 km

1620 km 1085 min

Destination Umhlathuzana End: Umhlathuzana Place -29.85647, 30.84979

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 1620 km

Return-cycle span 3240 km

Traversal time 1085 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 809.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92506, 18.42148

Midpoint -30.59778, 25.39658

End -29.85647, 30.84979

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Church Square from Umhlathuzana? +

Church Square is about 1620 km from Umhlathuzana by road.

How long does it take from Church Square to Umhlathuzana? +

The drive usually takes about 1085 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Church Square to Umhlathuzana 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 Church Square to Umhlathuzana? +

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 Church Square to Umhlathuzana? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,260.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,273.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,256.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,412.98 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Church Square to Umhlathuzana? +

Yes. There are 21 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from Church Square to Umhlathuzana

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Victoria & Alfred Hotel

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