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Distance from Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge

Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 649.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 47 min.

N Gateway → Umhlanga Ridge
Road distance
649.1 km
403.3 mi • 350.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
475.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 47 min
Return: 17 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,086.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,091.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,433.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,440.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,597.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,609.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,886.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,895.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,101.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,118.36
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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649.1 km 8 hrs 47 min
Start Gateway
Finish Umhlanga Ridge
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  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left
    0.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    0.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    64.9 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right
    0.8 km
  13. Continue left
    11.9 km
  14. Turn left
    14.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    8.2 km
  16. Turn right
    20.2 km
  17. Turn left
    2.4 km
  18. Turn right
    10.4 km
  19. Continue slight left
    5.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    10.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    13.6 km
  24. Turn right
    1.8 km
  25. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right
    3.8 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left
    3.3 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  30. Turn left
    4.3 km
  31. Turn right
    37.8 km
  32. Turn left
    68.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    1.0 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.0 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    9.8 km
  39. Turn left
    326.2 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  41. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  42. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  43. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  44. Keep slight left at the fork towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.2 km
  45. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.0 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Millennium Boulevard
    0.3 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 19
Known total R588.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
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
325.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 23 min • 4 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gateway → Umhlanga Ridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Gateway
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gateway → Umhlanga Ridge
Gateway Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
372.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
356.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
276.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga Ridge → Gateway
Gateway ↔ Umhlanga Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gateway -25.45029, 30.93279
Midpoint
325.1 km
Total: 649.1 km
Midpoint 325.1 km
649.1 km 8 hrs 47 min
Destination Umhlanga Ridge -29.72165, 31.06551

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 649.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,298.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.45029, 30.93279
Midpoint -27.39576, 31.83280
End -29.72165, 31.06551
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga Ridge
2
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Questions 9
How far is Gateway from Umhlanga Ridge? +
Gateway is about 649.1 km from Umhlanga Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge 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 Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge? +
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 Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,086.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,091.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,210.36 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,220.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gateway to Umhlanga Ridge? +
Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
: Mt Edgecombe
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
Phoenix
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
uMhlanga
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
La Lucia Ridge
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Way
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge
Millennium Boulevard
From Gateway To Umhlanga Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Gateway
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga Ridge, 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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 372.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 356.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 276.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 493.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 494.6 km

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