Distance from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo

N Kwamaqwakazi → Isekelo

Road distance

577.6 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R21 / R25

Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 577.6 km in roughly 7 hrs.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

454.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs

End point

Brian Mazibuko Drive East

Return: 14 hrs 1 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

420 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,162.35

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,166.92

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

312° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

132° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.7881, 31.6225

End coords Destination point

-26.0166, 28.2327

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 Kwamaqwakazi Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Isekelo Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Kwamaqwakazi → Isekelo

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Car

577.6 km

7 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

577.6 km

~8 hrs 53 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 46 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → JNB (57 min)
🚗 14 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 3 hrs 28 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Kwamaqwakazi

Finish Isekelo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo via N3 and N12

National highway route N3N12
Directions from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo via R21 and R25

Provincial road routes R21R25
Start your journey

0.5 km
Go straight

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

4.0 km
Turn right

5.1 km
Turn left

7.1 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 right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

53.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N12

1.5 km
Merge slight right

1.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway

7.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R21: Kempton Park

14.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Sam Molele East Drive

3.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Molele Drive

0.5 km
Turn right onto Brian Mazibuko Drive East

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 9

Known total R34.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

289.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.6 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

96.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Isekelo

06:49 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 31 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,414.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.55

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R115.52

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,541.41

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

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 Kwamaqwakazi -28.78806, 31.62250

Midpoint

289.0 km

Total: 577.6 km

Midpoint 289.0 km

577.6 km 421 min

Destination Isekelo End: Brian Mazibuko Drive East -26.01663, 28.23270

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 577.6 km

Return-cycle span 1155.2 km

Traversal time 421 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 289.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.78806, 31.62250

Midpoint -27.53737, 29.86058

End -26.01663, 28.23270

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Kwamaqwakazi from Isekelo? +

Kwamaqwakazi is about 577.6 km from Isekelo by road.

How long does it take from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo? +

The drive usually takes about 421 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo 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 Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo? +

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 Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,162.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,166.92 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,161.10 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,216.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Kwamaqwakazi to Isekelo? +

Yes. There are 9 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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Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

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Croydon Bakery

Bakerhouse

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George's Bakery Bredell

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Quickshop

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Pick n Pay Express

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Inxiweni Primary School

Kam Supermarket

Shell Select

Quickshop

African Supermarket

Robot Tuck Shop

Bokamoso Secondary School

AA Hardware

Rainbow Africa Creches & Preschool

Norkem Park High School

Nedbank

Glam'd Nail Bar

Ma Ash hair Style & Ink Birch Acres Branch

Ekukhanyiselweni Christian School

Taxi Rank Shopping mall

Matuma Day Care Centre

Eqinisweni Secondary School

Kodumela Moepa Thutsi Daycare

Standard Bank

Kemin Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Builders Superstore

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Yarona Shopping Centre

Nedbank

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