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Distance from Kroonstad to Umbilo

Kroonstad to Umbilo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 527.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 33 min.

N Kroonstad → Umbilo
Road distance
527.6 km
M7 N3 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 33 min
Start point
Beyers Street
End point
Cunningham Road
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
393 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,007.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,011.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,226.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,234.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,329.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,334.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,618.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,628.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,748.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,756.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,130.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,143.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
125° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
305° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
End coords Destination point
-29.8906, 30.9778
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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527.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Umbilo
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Du Toit Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louw Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto South Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto South Road
    133.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto MacNicol Street
    1.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  22. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    13.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Durban
    0.4 km
  24. Continue straight onto Umbilo Road
    1.3 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Stellawood Road
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Selborne Road
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Lorraine Avenue
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 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
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
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
Routes ↩ Umbilo → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Umbilo Pretoria to Umbilo Cape Town to Umbilo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 16 min • 3 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbilo
06:29 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,205.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,321.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
263.9 km
Total: 527.6 km
Midpoint 263.9 km
527.6 km 6 hrs 33 min
Destination Umbilo End: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 527.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,055.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -28.39316, 29.39280
End -29.89056, 30.97778
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 Umbilo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Umbilo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo
1
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Umbilo? +
Kroonstad is about 527.6 km from Umbilo by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Umbilo? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Umbilo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad to Umbilo? +
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 Kroonstad to Umbilo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,007.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,011.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,226.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,234.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Umbilo? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Kroonstad To Umbilo
: Queensburgh
From Kroonstad To Umbilo
Pinetown
From Kroonstad To Umbilo
New Germany
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Bayhead
From Kroonstad To Umbilo

Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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