Distance from Escombe Crescent to City Deep

N Escombe Crescent → City Deep

Road distance

595.3 km

Highway dominant · M31 / N17 / N2 / N3 / R603

Escombe Crescent to City Deep is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

522.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 58 min

Start point

Escombe Crescent

Return: 13 hrs 56 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

418 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,198.00

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,202.72

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

329° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

149° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.2692, 30.7599

End coords Destination point

-26.2152, 28.0639

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 21 °C Escombe Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C City Deep Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Escombe Crescent → City Deep

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Car

595.3 km

6 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

595.3 km

~9 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 77 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 20 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 48 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near City Deep

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 524 km from start

"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"

B 524 km from start

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Hotel Near City Deep

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 524 km from start

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B 524 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Escombe Crescent

Finish City Deep

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Escombe Crescent to City Deep via N2 and N3 and N17

National highway route N2N3N17
Directions from Escombe Crescent to City Deep via M31

Metro arterial route M31
Directions from Escombe Crescent to City Deep via R603

Provincial road route R603
Head on Escombe Crescent

0.2 km
Continue left onto Freeland Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Broadway Road

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 km
Turn right onto Dududu Road

1.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban

0.4 km
Merge slight right

22.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

55.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg

0.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg

1.7 km
Merge slight right

3.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

4.5 km
Turn right

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 24

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

298.1 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

42.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

99.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at City Deep

06:50 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:50

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,488.39

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.91

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R119.06

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,619.36

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Escombe Crescent Start: Escombe Crescent -30.26918, 30.75993

Midpoint

298.1 km

Total: 595.3 km

Midpoint 298.1 km

595.3 km 6 hrs 58 min

Destination City Deep -26.21518, 28.06390

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 595.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,190.6 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 58 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 298.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.26918, 30.75993

Midpoint -28.37794, 29.38914

End -26.21518, 28.06390

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Questions 9

How far is Escombe Crescent from City Deep? +

Escombe Crescent is about 595.3 km from City Deep by road.

How long does it take from Escombe Crescent to City Deep? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Escombe Crescent to City Deep 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 Escombe Crescent to City Deep? +

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 Escombe Crescent to City Deep? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,198.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,202.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,196.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,254.15 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Escombe Crescent to City Deep? +

Yes. There are 24 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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