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Distance from Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe

Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 579.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 40 min.

N Johannesburg → Mount Edgecombe
Road distance
579.0 km
359.8 mi • 312.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
490.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 40 min
Return: 13 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R969.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R973.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,079.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,088.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,278.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,284.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,424.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,436.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,682.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,690.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,874.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,889.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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579.0 km 6 hrs 40 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Mount Edgecombe
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    10.1 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Inanda
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards R102: KwaMashu
    0.2 km
  22. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.9 km
  23. Turn slight left towards M5
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    3.4 km
  25. Turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Mount Edgecombe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Mount Edgecombe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Mount Edgecombe
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Mount Edgecombe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
285.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
302.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
206.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mount Edgecombe → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Mount Edgecombe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
289.9 km
Total: 579.0 km
Midpoint 289.9 km
579.0 km 6 hrs 40 min
Destination Mount Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 579.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,157.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.33893, 29.27857
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mount Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mount Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Mount Edgecombe? +
Johannesburg is about 579.0 km from Mount Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe 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 Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe? +
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 Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R969.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R973.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,079.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,088.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Mount Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
Kimberley
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
ern Bypass
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
: Port Shepstone
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
King Shaka International Airport
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
Stanger
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
and Coast
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
Coast
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
: Inanda
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe
: KwaMashu
From Johannesburg To Mount Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mount Edgecombe
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 285.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 302.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 206.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 340.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 423.8 km

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