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Distance from Greytown to Jacobs

Greytown to Jacobs is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.4 km in roughly 1 hr 59 min.

N Greytown → Jacobs
Road distance
150.4 km
93.4 mi • 81.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
103.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 59 min
Return: 3 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R251.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R252.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R280.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R282.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R332.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R333.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R369.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R372.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R439.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R486.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R490.71
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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150.4 km 1 hr 59 min
Start Greytown
Finish Jacobs
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight
    69.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.2 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N3: Durban
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    44.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  11. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.6 km
  12. Turn right onto South Coast Road towards Mobeni
    2.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Bluff Road
    1.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Hutchinson Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R66.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
59 min • 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Greytown → Jacobs
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Greytown
Destination area Arrival
Jacobs
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Greytown → Jacobs
Greytown Origin postcode
Not available
Jacobs Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
4.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
38.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
4.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Jacobs → Greytown
Greytown ↔ Jacobs
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Greytown -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint
75.2 km
Total: 150.4 km
Midpoint 75.2 km
150.4 km 1 hr 59 min
Destination Jacobs -29.92639, 30.98667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 150.4 km
Return-cycle span 300.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 59 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.06056, 30.58889
Midpoint -29.62188, 30.40764
End -29.92639, 30.98667
Destination services

Available in Jacobs

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Jacobs
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Jacobs
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Jacobs
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Jacobs
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Greytown from Jacobs? +
Greytown is about 150.4 km from Jacobs by road.
How long does it take from Greytown to Jacobs? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Greytown to Jacobs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Greytown to Jacobs? +
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 Greytown to Jacobs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R280.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R282.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Greytown to Jacobs? +
Yes. There are 4 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Greytown To Jacobs
: Queensburgh
From Greytown To Jacobs
Pinetown
From Greytown To Jacobs
New Germany
From Greytown To Jacobs
Mobeni
From Greytown To Jacobs

Route Locations

Start area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Jacobs
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 Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 4.8 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 38.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 4.1 km
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East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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