Distance from Kuleka to Newcastle

N Kuleka → Newcastle

Road distance

317 km

Provincial mix · R34

Kuleka to Newcastle is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 317.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 55 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

224.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.41×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 55 min

End point

Murchison Street

Return: 7 hrs 51 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

235 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R637.93

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R640.44

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

300° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

120° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7803, 31.9017

End coords Destination point

-27.7545, 29.9326

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 22 °C Kuleka Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Newcastle Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kuleka → Newcastle

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Car

317 km

3 hrs 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

317 km

~4 hrs 52 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kuleka

Finish Newcastle

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kuleka to Newcastle via R34

Provincial road route R34
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tanner Road

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Gopalall Hurban Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Gopalall Hurban Road

1.7 km
Turn left

45.2 km
Turn right

150.5 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

6.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Newcastle

0.4 km
Turn slight right towards Newcastle

0.0 km
Turn right onto Allen Street

7.2 km
Turn right onto Murchison Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

158.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

52.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

17.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

70.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Newcastle

06:46 – 17:11

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:59

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 25 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,325.06

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.34

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R63.40

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,394.80

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Kuleka -28.78028, 31.90167

Midpoint

158.6 km

Total: 317 km

Midpoint 158.6 km

317 km 236 min

Destination Newcastle End: Murchison Street -27.75446, 29.93256

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 317 km

Return-cycle span 634 km

Traversal time 236 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 158.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.78028, 31.90167

Midpoint -28.04825, 31.04729

End -27.75446, 29.93256

Destination brief

Travelling to Newcastle

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern KZN service city

Standout Working city with Battlefields-route connections

Newcastle is a practical northern KwaZulu-Natal city with enough activity and accommodation depth to serve as more than a fuel stop, especially on routes touching the Battlefields side of the province.

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip Northern KZN stop Battlefields access Overnight city break

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Town-centre, business-park and outlying stay patterns differ, so exact venue routing gives a much more useful final result than a broad city label.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Newcastle as a northern KwaZulu-Natal base for practical overnights, work trips and wider Battlefields-region movement.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Regional tourism information links Newcastle to accommodation, activities and route planning

The Newcastle tourism office is based in the old Town Hall on Scott Street

The city works as a practical service base in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Kuleka from Newcastle? +

Kuleka is about 317 km from Newcastle by road.

How long does it take from Kuleka to Newcastle? +

The drive usually takes about 236 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kuleka to Newcastle in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Kuleka to Newcastle? +

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 Kuleka to Newcastle? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R637.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R640.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R637.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R667.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kuleka to Newcastle? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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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