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Distance from Jacobs to Ulundi

Jacobs to Ulundi is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 55 min.

N Jacobs → Ulundi
Road distance
245.1 km
N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
186.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 55 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
End point
Bhambatha Street
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
175 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R410.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R412.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R456.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R460.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R541.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R543.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R602.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R607.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R712.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R715.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R793.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R799.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9264, 30.9867
End coords Destination point
-28.2919, 31.4294
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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245.1 km 2 hrs 55 min
Start Jacobs
Finish Ulundi
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Hutchinson Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Road
    1.0 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road towards Umbilo
    2.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    4.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp right towards N2: Stanger
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    113.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  9. Turn left
    102.3 km
  10. Turn right
    18.7 km
  11. Turn right onto King Mpande Street
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Bhambatha Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Ulundi → Jacobs Jacobs to Johannesburg Jacobs to Pretoria Jacobs to Cape Town Jacobs to Durban Johannesburg to Ulundi Pretoria to Ulundi Cape Town to Ulundi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ulundi
06:20 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,024.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,078.23
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 Jacobs Start: Voortrekker Street -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint
122.7 km
Total: 245.1 km
Midpoint 122.7 km
245.1 km 2 hrs 55 min
Destination Ulundi End: Bhambatha Street -28.29194, 31.42944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 245.1 km
Return-cycle span 490.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.92639, 30.98667
Midpoint -29.07684, 31.61334
End -28.29194, 31.42944
Destination services

Available in Ulundi

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Ulundi
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ulundi
1
  • Shell
    3838, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Ulundi
2
  • Bonjour
    Princess Magogo Street, Ulundi, 3838
  • Quickshop
    493 Princess Magogo Street, Ulundi
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Questions 9
How far is Jacobs from Ulundi? +
Jacobs is about 245.1 km from Ulundi by road.
How long does it take from Jacobs to Ulundi? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Jacobs to Ulundi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Jacobs to Ulundi? +
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 Jacobs to Ulundi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R410.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R412.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R456.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R460.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Jacobs to Ulundi? +
Yes. There are 13 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Umbilo
From Jacobs To Ulundi
: Stanger
From Jacobs To Ulundi
: Gingindlovu
From Jacobs To Ulundi
Eshowe
From Jacobs To Ulundi
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
From Jacobs To Ulundi

Route Locations

Start area
Jacobs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ulundi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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