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Distance from Hillcrest to Greytown

Hillcrest to Greytown is a practical regional trip, covering about 123.3 km in roughly 1 hr 41 min.

N Hillcrest → Greytown
Road distance
123.3 km
76.6 mi • 66.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
81.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 41 min
Return: 3 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R206.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R207.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R229.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R231.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R272.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R273.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R303.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R305.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R358.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R360.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R399.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R402.53
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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123.3 km 1 hr 41 min
Start Hillcrest
Finish Greytown
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nqutu Road
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Old Main Road
    1.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    3.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kassier Road
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right
    0.0 km
  7. Continue make a U-turn
    0.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cliffdale Road
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp right towards M13: Pietermaritzburg
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    2.1 km
  11. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards R33
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
61.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hillcrest → Greytown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Hillcrest
Destination area Arrival
Greytown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hillcrest → Greytown
Hillcrest Origin postcode
Not available
Greytown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
11.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
31.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
55.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Greytown → Hillcrest
Hillcrest ↔ Greytown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hillcrest -29.77556, 30.76556
Midpoint
61.7 km
Total: 123.3 km
Midpoint 61.7 km
123.3 km 1 hr 41 min
Destination Greytown -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 123.3 km
Return-cycle span 246.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 41 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 14.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 61.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77556, 30.76556
Midpoint -29.52035, 30.41720
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown
3
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Questions 8
How far is Hillcrest from Greytown? +
Hillcrest is about 123.3 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Hillcrest to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hillcrest to Greytown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest to Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R206.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R207.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R229.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R231.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hillcrest to Greytown? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Hillcrest To Greytown
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Route Locations

Start area
Hillcrest
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown
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 Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 11.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 31.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 55.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 12.1 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 83.2 km

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