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Distance from Istanbul to Mzimvubu

N Istanbul → Mzimvubu
Road distance
629.6 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
Istanbul to Mzimvubu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 629.6 km in roughly 8 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
426.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 14 min
Start point
Istanbul Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
494 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,202.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,207.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,464.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,473.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,586.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,592.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,931.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,943.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,087.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,095.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,541.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,557.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3182, 28.4307
End coords Destination point
-30.1018, 29.1680
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 11 °C Istanbul Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Mzimvubu Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Istanbul → Mzimvubu
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Car
629.6 km
8 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
629.6 km
~9 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
630 km
~1 hr 15 min
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629.6 km 8 hrs 14 min
Start Istanbul
Finish Mzimvubu
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Directions from Istanbul to Mzimvubu via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Istanbul to Mzimvubu via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Houston Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left
    0.3 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    8.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Fred Wegener Road
    2.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Wit Road
    15.5 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    167.3 km
  17. Turn right
    14.6 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
315.3 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mzimvubu
06:42 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,631.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,770.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint
315.3 km
Total: 629.6 km
Midpoint 315.3 km
629.6 km 8 hrs 14 min
Destination Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 629.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,259.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 315.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint -28.56392, 29.60619
End -30.10183, 29.16800
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Questions 9
How far is Istanbul from Mzimvubu? +
Istanbul is about 629.6 km from Mzimvubu by road.
How long does it take from Istanbul to Mzimvubu? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Istanbul to Mzimvubu 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 Istanbul to Mzimvubu? +
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 Istanbul to Mzimvubu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,202.17 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,207.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,464.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,473.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Istanbul to Mzimvubu? +
Yes. There are 20 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Tonk Meter Way
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu
: Villiers
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu
Harrismith
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu
Durban
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu
: Midmar
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu
Howick
From Istanbul To Mzimvubu

Route Locations

Start area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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