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Distance from Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe

Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 151.4 km in roughly 1 hr 42 min.

N Empangeni → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
151.4 km
94.1 mi • 81.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
137.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 42 min
Return: 3 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R253.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R254.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R282.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R284.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R334.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R335.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R372.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R375.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R439.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R441.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R490.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R494.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

151.4 km 1 hr 42 min
Start Empangeni
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    5.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Empangeni → Mt Edgecombe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Empangeni
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Empangeni → Mt Edgecombe
Empangeni Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
3.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
39.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
3.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → Empangeni
Empangeni ↔ Mt Edgecombe
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Empangeni to Pretoria Related trip
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Empangeni to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint
75.8 km
Total: 151.4 km
Midpoint 75.8 km
151.4 km 1 hr 42 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 151.4 km
Return-cycle span 302.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 42 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 18.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint -29.20250, 31.45289
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 8
How far is Empangeni from Mt Edgecombe? +
Empangeni is about 151.4 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R253.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R254.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R282.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R284.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Empangeni to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 18 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Pearce Crescent
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
: KwaDukuza
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
: Mt Edgecombe
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From Empangeni To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Empangeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 3.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 39.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 83.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 16.0 km

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