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Distance from Eshowe to 6

N Eshowe → 6
Road distance
288.1 km
Eshowe to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.1 km in roughly 4 hrs.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
223.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs
Start point
Kangela Street
Return: 8 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R579.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R582.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R579.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R607.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R765.09
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R768.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R764.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R800.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,006.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,010.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,005.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,053.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
342° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
162° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8892, 31.4704
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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 20 °C Eshowe Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C 6 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Eshowe → 6
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Car
288.1 km
4 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
288.1 km
~4 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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288.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Start Eshowe
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Kangela Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Go straight
    76.8 km
  4. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  5. Turn left
    6.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left
    45.2 km
  8. Continue left
    1.1 km
  9. Turn right
    48.0 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Kruger Street
    2.3 km
  12. Turn right
    1.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.8 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  16. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 6 → Eshowe Eshowe to Johannesburg Eshowe to Pretoria Eshowe to Cape Town Eshowe to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:43 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,204.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,267.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eshowe Start: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint
144.3 km
Total: 288.1 km
Midpoint 144.3 km
288.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 288.1 km
Return-cycle span 576.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint -27.96332, 31.00451
End -26.96935, 30.78369
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Questions 9
How far is Eshowe from 6? +
Eshowe is about 288.1 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Eshowe to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eshowe to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eshowe to 6? +
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 Eshowe to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R579.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R582.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R579.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R607.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eshowe to 6? +
No tollgates are 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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