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Distance from Johannesburg to Mtubatuba

Johannesburg to Mtubatuba is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 577.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 58 min.

N Johannesburg → Mtubatuba
Road distance
577.9 km
359.1 mi • 312.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 58 min
Return: 13 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R967.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R971.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,077.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,086.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,276.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,282.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,421.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,433.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,679.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,687.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,870.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,886.12
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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577.9 km 6 hrs 58 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Mtubatuba
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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
    1.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Ffennell Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Rosettenville Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Mooi
    0.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto National Route 17
    206.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    259.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards 618: Mtubatuba
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    2.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Poplar Lane
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 29 min • 3 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Mtubatuba
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Mtubatuba
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Mtubatuba
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Mtubatuba Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
284.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
301.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
205.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mtubatuba → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Mtubatuba
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
289.0 km
Total: 577.9 km
Midpoint 289.0 km
577.9 km 6 hrs 58 min
Destination Mtubatuba -28.41571, 32.18846

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 577.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,155.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.88028, 30.60506
End -28.41571, 32.18846
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mtubatuba
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Mtubatuba
6
  • PEP
    Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Ideals
    John Ross Highway
  • Selfast
    42 Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Winners
    John Ross Highway
  • Fashion World
    John Ross Highway
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Mtubatuba
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mtubatuba
6
  • Boxer
    Cnr St Lucia and Hibiscus Streets, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Superspar
    Lot 23 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • OK Express
    20 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    Hibiscus Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Mtubatuba
1
  • Mtuba Mall
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Mtubatuba? +
Johannesburg is about 577.9 km from Mtubatuba by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Mtubatuba? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Mtubatuba 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 Mtubatuba? +
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 Mtubatuba? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R967.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R971.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,077.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,086.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Mtubatuba? +
Yes. There are 18 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

Mooi
From Johannesburg To Mtubatuba
618: Mtubatuba
From Johannesburg To Mtubatuba
St Lucia
From Johannesburg To Mtubatuba
Nongoma
From Johannesburg To Mtubatuba
Poplar Lane
From Johannesburg To Mtubatuba

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Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mtubatuba
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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