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Distance from Gcina to Greytown

N Gcina → Greytown
Road distance
580.7 km
Provincial mix · R103
Gcina to Greytown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 580.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
414.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 39 min
End point
Cathcart Street
Return: 17 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
519 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,168.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,173.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,167.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,223.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,541.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,548.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,540.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,614.21
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,028.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,036.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,026.69
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,123.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
44° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
224° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.7581, 27.6006
End coords Destination point
-29.0606, 30.5889
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 17 °C Gcina Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Greytown Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Gcina → Greytown
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Car
580.7 km
8 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
580.7 km
~8 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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580.7 km 519 min
Start Gcina
Finish Greytown
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Gcina to Greytown via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    1.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    17.5 km
  5. Turn left
    2.1 km
  6. Turn right
    10.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    14.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left
    20.7 km
  11. Turn slight right
    81.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    211.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    144.4 km
  15. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Langalibalele Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Henrietta Street
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  20. Continue straight onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  24. 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 R103
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.
R103 R103 R103 R103
Routes ↩ Greytown → Gcina Gcina to Johannesburg Gcina to Pretoria Gcina to Cape Town Gcina to Durban Johannesburg to Greytown Pretoria to Greytown Cape Town to Greytown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 19 min • 4 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Greytown
06:46 – 17:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,427.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,555.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gcina -31.75806, 27.60056
Midpoint
290.5 km
Total: 580.7 km
Midpoint 290.5 km
580.7 km 519 min
Destination Greytown End: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 580.7 km
Return-cycle span 1161.4 km
Traversal time 519 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.75806, 27.60056
Midpoint -30.80162, 29.35732
End -29.06056, 30.58889
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Questions 9
How far is Gcina from Greytown? +
Gcina is about 580.7 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Gcina to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 519 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gcina to Greytown 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 Gcina to Greytown? +
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 Gcina to Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,168.63 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,167.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,223.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gcina to Greytown? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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