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Distance from Kroonstad to Umbumbulu

Kroonstad to Umbumbulu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 510.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 22 min.

N Kroonstad → Umbumbulu
Road distance
510.8 km
317.4 mi • 275.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
426.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 22 min
Return: 12 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R855.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R859.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R952.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R960.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,128.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,133.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,256.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,266.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,484.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,491.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,653.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,667.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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510.8 km 6 hrs 22 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Umbumbulu
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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
    235.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    5.1 km
  21. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
255.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kroonstad → Umbumbulu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kroonstad
Destination area Arrival
Umbumbulu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kroonstad → Umbumbulu
Kroonstad Origin postcode
Not available
Umbumbulu 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
217.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
234.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
138.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umbumbulu → Kroonstad
Kroonstad ↔ Umbumbulu
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
255.5 km
Total: 510.8 km
Midpoint 255.5 km
510.8 km 6 hrs 22 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 510.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,021.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 255.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -28.37475, 29.33345
End -29.98772, 30.70355
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Umbumbulu
3
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Umbumbulu? +
Kroonstad is about 510.8 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Umbumbulu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kroonstad to Umbumbulu? +
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 Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R855.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R859.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R952.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R960.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Umbumbulu? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Kroonstad To Umbumbulu
Richmond
From Kroonstad To Umbumbulu

Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbumbulu
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: 217.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 234.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 138.3 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 272.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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