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Distance from London to Msintsana

N London → Msintsana
Road distance
1212.6 km
Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R36 / R539
London to Msintsana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,212.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
880.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
52
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 57 min
End point
the fork
Return: 31 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
957 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,440.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,449.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,437.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,554.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,219.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,232.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,216.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,370.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,236.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,253.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,232.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,435.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
197° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
17° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-32.3675, 28.3267
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C London Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Msintsana Clear Sky View Forecast →
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1212.6 km
15 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
1212.6 km
~18 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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1212.6 km 957 min
Start London
Finish Msintsana
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  1. Directions from London to Msintsana via N4 and N3
    National highway route N4N3
  2. Directions from London to Msintsana via R539 and R36
    Provincial road routes R539R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    3.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    30.7 km
  12. Turn right
    41.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    2.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right
    8.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  30. Go straight
    1.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.2 km
  35. Turn left
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right
    12.4 km
  37. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  38. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  40. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  42. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  43. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  44. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  45. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  46. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  47. Merge slight right
    211.8 km
  48. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    111.2 km
  49. Turn left
    5.7 km
  50. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.8 km
  51. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.4 km
  52. Turn right
    3.2 km
  53. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.9 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R627.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
607.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 58 min • 7 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
87.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
201.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
65.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Msintsana
07:03 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:03
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,068.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R242.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,335.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (51)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
607.2 km
Total: 1212.6 km
Midpoint 607.2 km
1212.6 km 957 min
Destination Msintsana End: the fork -32.36750, 28.32667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1212.6 km
Return-cycle span 2425.2 km
Traversal time 957 min
Maneuver count 52
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 607.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -28.81614, 29.69584
End -32.36750, 28.32667
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Questions 9
How far is London from Msintsana? +
London is about 1212.6 km from Msintsana by road.
How long does it take from London to Msintsana? +
The drive usually takes about 957 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Msintsana 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 London to Msintsana? +
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 London to Msintsana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,440.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,449.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,437.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,554.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Msintsana? +
Yes. There are 11 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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