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Distance from Empangeni to Via Richardia

Empangeni to Via Richardia is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.1 km in roughly 16 min.

N Empangeni → Via Richardia
Road distance
20.1 km
12.5 mi • 10.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
16.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R33.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R33.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R37.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R37.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R44.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R44.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R49.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R49.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R58.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R58.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R65.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R65.55
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.1 km 16 min
Start Empangeni
Finish Via Richardia
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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
    18.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Salinga
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Via Richardia
    0.1 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Empangeni → Via Richardia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Empangeni
Destination area Arrival
Via Richardia, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Empangeni → Via Richardia
Empangeni Origin postcode
Not available
Via Richardia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
0.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
20.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
48.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Via Richardia → Empangeni
Empangeni ↔ Via Richardia
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint
10.0 km
Total: 20.1 km
Midpoint 10.0 km
20.1 km 16 min
Destination Via Richardia -28.76155, 32.06211

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 20.1 km
Return-cycle span 40.2 km
Traversal time 16 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 39.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74611, 31.89722
Midpoint -28.77983, 31.97249
End -28.76155, 32.06211
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Via Richardia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Via Richardia
2
  • H&M
    3900
  • PEP
    Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Via Richardia
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Via Richardia
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Via Richardia
1
  • Edgars
    Shop 23 Karel Landman Street dundee 3000 Karel Landman Street Dundee, Dundee
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Questions 8
How far is Empangeni from Via Richardia? +
Empangeni is about 20.1 km from Via Richardia by road.
How long does it take from Empangeni to Via Richardia? +
The drive usually takes about 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Empangeni to Via Richardia in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Empangeni to Via Richardia? +
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 Via Richardia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R33.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R33.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R37.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Empangeni to Via Richardia? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

Pearce Crescent
From Empangeni To Via Richardia
Salinga
From Empangeni To Via Richardia

Route Locations

Start area
Empangeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Via Richardia, 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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Overlapping province
About 19.8 km Difference: 0.3 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 20.0 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 48.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 0.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 7.3 km

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