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Distance from Gobamdlovu to Lalini

N Gobamdlovu → Lalini
Road distance
830.4 km
Metro routes · M17 / N2
Gobamdlovu to Lalini is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 830.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
613.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 44 min
Return: 19 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
584 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,671.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,677.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,669.37
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,749.49
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,205.01
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,213.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,202.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,308.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,901.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,912.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,898.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,037.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.8583, 31.9167
End coords Destination point
-32.9839, 27.6422
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
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Travel modes
Gobamdlovu → Lalini
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Car
830.4 km
9 hrs 44 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
830.4 km
~12 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 28 min
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830.4 km 585 min
Start Gobamdlovu
Finish Lalini
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Gobamdlovu to Lalini via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Gobamdlovu to Lalini via M17
    Metro arterial route M17
  3. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mdlebe Ntshona
    2.0 km
  5. Turn right
    1.8 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    121.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    304.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    242.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Continue left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    4.5 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Lalini → Gobamdlovu Gobamdlovu to Johannesburg Gobamdlovu to Pretoria Gobamdlovu to Cape Town Gobamdlovu to Durban Johannesburg to Lalini Pretoria to Lalini Cape Town to Lalini
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
415.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 52 min • 4 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
138.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lalini
07:07 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,471.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R166.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,653.91
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 Gobamdlovu -28.85833, 31.91667
Midpoint
415.5 km
Total: 830.4 km
Midpoint 415.5 km
830.4 km 585 min
Destination Lalini -32.98389, 27.64222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 830.4 km
Return-cycle span 1660.8 km
Traversal time 585 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 415.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.85833, 31.91667
Midpoint -30.67399, 29.46726
End -32.98389, 27.64222
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Questions 9
How far is Gobamdlovu from Lalini? +
Gobamdlovu is about 830.4 km from Lalini by road.
How long does it take from Gobamdlovu to Lalini? +
The drive usually takes about 585 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gobamdlovu to Lalini 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 Gobamdlovu to Lalini? +
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 Gobamdlovu to Lalini? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,671.17 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,677.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,669.37 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,749.49 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gobamdlovu to Lalini? +
Yes. There are 26 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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