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Distance from Eshowe to Umbilo

Eshowe to Umbilo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.2 km in roughly 1 hr 42 min.

N Eshowe → Umbilo
Road distance
150.2 km
M7 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
121.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 42 min
Start point
Kangela Street
End point
Cunningham Road
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
102 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R251.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R252.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R280.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R282.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R331.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R333.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R369.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R372.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R438.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R486.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R490.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
203° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
23° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.8892, 31.4704
End coords Destination point
-29.8906, 30.9778
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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150.2 km 1 hr 42 min
Start Eshowe
Finish Umbilo
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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 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
    28.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    3.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Durban
    0.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Umbilo Road
    1.3 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Stellawood Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Selborne Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Lorraine Avenue
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Umbilo → Eshowe Eshowe to Johannesburg Eshowe to Pretoria Eshowe to Cape Town Eshowe to Durban Johannesburg to Umbilo Pretoria to Umbilo Cape Town to Umbilo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbilo
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R627.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R661.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Eshowe Start: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint
75.2 km
Total: 150.2 km
Midpoint 75.2 km
150.2 km 1 hr 42 min
Destination Umbilo End: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 150.2 km
Return-cycle span 300.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 42 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.88919, 31.47044
Midpoint -29.37110, 31.30368
End -29.89056, 30.97778
Destination services

Available in Umbilo

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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 Umbilo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Umbilo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo
1
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Questions 8
How far is Eshowe from Umbilo? +
Eshowe is about 150.2 km from Umbilo by road.
How long does it take from Eshowe to Umbilo? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Eshowe to Umbilo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Eshowe to Umbilo? +
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 Umbilo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R280.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R282.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Eshowe to Umbilo? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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

: Queensburgh
From Eshowe To Umbilo
: Durban
From Eshowe To Umbilo
Bayhead
From Eshowe To Umbilo

Route Locations

Start area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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