Distance from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway

N Escombe Crescent → Kingsway

Road distance

669.2 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / R603

Escombe Crescent to Kingsway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 669.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

458.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.46×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 43 min

Start point

Escombe Crescent

End point

Kingsway

Return: 15 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

463 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 28 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,346.76

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,352.06

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

285° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

105° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.2692, 30.7599

End coords Destination point

-29.1157, 26.2062

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 → 16 °C Kingsway Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Escombe Crescent → Kingsway

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Car

669.2 km

7 hrs 43 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

669.2 km

~10 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 77 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → BFN (48 min)
🚗 10 km from Bram Fischer International
↑ 3 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Kingsway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 459 km from start

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

B 459 km from start

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Hotel Near Kingsway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 459 km from start

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

B 459 km from start

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Hotel Near Kingsway

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 456 km from start

"Southern Sun Bloemfontein is a well-known hotel in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, with …"

B 456 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 Kingsway

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Directions from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1 and N8

National highway route N2N3N5N1N8
Directions from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway 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

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

107.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8

0.5 km
Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards N8: Bloemfontein

3.6 km
Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue

0.4 km
Turn left onto Kingsway

0.6 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R779.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

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

334.7 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

48.2 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

111.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

36.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

68.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kingsway

07:04 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:14

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,797.38

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.38

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R133.85

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,944.61

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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

334.7 km

Total: 669.2 km

Midpoint 334.7 km

669.2 km 7 hrs 43 min

Destination Kingsway End: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State

One-way road span 669.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,338.5 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 43 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 334.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.26918, 30.75993

Midpoint -28.28990, 29.07691

End -29.11566, 26.20618

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Questions 9

How far is Escombe Crescent from Kingsway? +

Escombe Crescent is about 669.2 km from Kingsway by road.

How long does it take from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway 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 Kingsway? +

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 Kingsway? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,346.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,352.06 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,345.31 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,409.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Escombe Crescent to Kingsway? +

Yes. There are 13 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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