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Distance from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu

N Escombe Crescent → Umbumbulu
Road distance
49.0 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R603
Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu is a practical regional trip, covering about 49.0 km in roughly 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
37 min
Start point
Escombe Crescent
Return: 1 hr 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R98.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R99.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R98.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R103.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R130.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R130.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R129.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R136.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R171.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R171.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R171.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R179.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2692, 30.7599
End coords Destination point
-29.9877, 30.7035
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Escombe Crescent → Umbumbulu
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Escombe Crescent Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Umbumbulu Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Escombe Crescent → Umbumbulu
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Car
49.0 km
37 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
49.0 km
~45 min
65 km/h avg
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49.0 km 37 min
Start Escombe Crescent
Finish Umbumbulu
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu via R603
    Provincial road route R603
  3. Head on Escombe Crescent
    0.2 km
  4. Continue left onto Freeland Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Broadway Road
    0.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Dududu Road
    1.1 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    22.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    23.9 km
  12. Turn right onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Umbumbulu → Escombe Crescent Escombe Crescent to Johannesburg Escombe Crescent to Pretoria Escombe Crescent to Cape Town Escombe Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Umbumbulu Pretoria to Umbumbulu Cape Town to Umbumbulu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
24.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
18 min • 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbumbulu
06:48 – 17:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R204.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R215.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Escombe Crescent Start: Escombe Crescent -30.26918, 30.75993
Midpoint
24.5 km
Total: 49.0 km
Midpoint 24.5 km
49.0 km 37 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 49.0 km
Return-cycle span 98.0 km
Traversal time 37 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 24.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 24.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.26918, 30.75993
Midpoint -30.09923, 30.85195
End -29.98772, 30.70355
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Questions 8
How far is Escombe Crescent from Umbumbulu? +
Escombe Crescent is about 49.0 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu? +
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 Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R98.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R99.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R98.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R103.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Escombe Crescent to Umbumbulu? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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