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Distance from Eshowe to Sikhuni Close

Eshowe to Sikhuni Close is a practical regional trip, covering about 126.3 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Eshowe → Sikhuni Close
Road distance
126.3 km
78.5 mi • 68.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
102.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
Return: 2 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R211.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R212.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R235.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R237.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R278.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R280.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R310.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R313.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R366.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R368.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R408.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R412.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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126.3 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Eshowe
Finish Sikhuni Close
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kangela Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn right
    28.1 km
  3. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    7.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
63.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Eshowe → Sikhuni Close
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Eshowe
Destination area Arrival
Sikhuni Close, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Eshowe → Sikhuni Close
Eshowe Origin postcode
Not available
Sikhuni Close Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
14.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
28.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
57.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sikhuni Close → Eshowe
Eshowe ↔ Sikhuni Close
Eshowe to Johannesburg Related trip
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Eshowe to Pretoria Related trip
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Eshowe to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eshowe -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint
63.2 km
Total: 126.3 km
Midpoint 63.2 km
126.3 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Sikhuni Close -29.73597, 31.04253

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 126.3 km
Return-cycle span 252.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 20.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 63.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint -29.29423, 31.38474
End -29.73597, 31.04253
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sikhuni Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Sikhuni Close
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Sikhuni Close
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sikhuni Close
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sikhuni Close
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Sikhuni Close
2
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Questions 8
How far is Eshowe from Sikhuni Close? +
Eshowe is about 126.3 km from Sikhuni Close by road.
How long does it take from Eshowe to Sikhuni Close? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eshowe to Sikhuni Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eshowe to Sikhuni Close? +
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 Sikhuni Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R211.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R212.37 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R235.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R237.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eshowe to Sikhuni Close? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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. 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

: Mt Edgecombe
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
Phoenix
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
uMhlanga
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
Umhlanga Ridge
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
La Lucia Ridge
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
Gateway
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close
Millennium Way
From Eshowe To Sikhuni Close

Route Locations

Start area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sikhuni Close, 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.

Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 14.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 28.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 57.9 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 86.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 9.1 km

Reverse route and related trips

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