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Distance from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp

N Kingsburgh → Machadodorp
Road distance
624.2 km
Highway dominant · M7 / N11 / N2 / N3
Kingsburgh to Machadodorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 624.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
492.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 35 min
Start point
Seadoone Road
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 15 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
455 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,256.06
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,261.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,254.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,314.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,657.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,663.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,655.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,734.98
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,180.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,189.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,178.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,282.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.0682, 30.8706
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Kingsburgh Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Machadodorp Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kingsburgh → Machadodorp
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Car
624.2 km
7 hrs 35 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
624.2 km
~9 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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624.2 km 7 hrs 35 min
Start Kingsburgh
Finish Machadodorp
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp via N2 and N3 and N11
    National highway route N2N3N11
  2. Directions from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Head on Seadoone Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    13.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    9.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left
    10.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    12.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    254.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  17. Go straight
    100.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Janson Street
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Eind Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Potgieter Street
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Machadodorp → Kingsburgh Kingsburgh to Johannesburg Kingsburgh to Pretoria Kingsburgh to Cape Town Kingsburgh to Durban Johannesburg to Machadodorp Pretoria to Machadodorp Cape Town to Machadodorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:42 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,609.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,746.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsburgh Start: Seadoone Road -30.06821, 30.87058
Midpoint
312.6 km
Total: 624.2 km
Midpoint 312.6 km
624.2 km 7 hrs 35 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 624.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,248.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.06821, 30.87058
Midpoint -28.19507, 29.96226
End -25.66972, 30.25138
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsburgh from Machadodorp? +
Kingsburgh is about 624.2 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp 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 Kingsburgh to Machadodorp? +
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 Kingsburgh to Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,256.06 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,261.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,254.71 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,314.93 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsburgh to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There are 14 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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