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Distance from London to Mzimvubu

N London → Mzimvubu
Road distance
890.7 km
Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R103 / R36 / R539
London to Mzimvubu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 890.7 km in roughly 12 hrs 6 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
616.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 6 min
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
726 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,700.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,707.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,071.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,084.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,244.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,253.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,733.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,750.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,952.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,965.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,596.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,618.59
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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
-30.1018, 29.1680
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C London Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 7 °C Mzimvubu Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
London → Mzimvubu
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Car
890.7 km
12 hrs 6 min
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Two-wheeler
890.7 km
~13 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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891 km
~1 hr 46 min
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890.7 km 12 hrs 6 min
Start London
Finish Mzimvubu
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Directions from London to Mzimvubu via N4 and N3
National highway route N4 N3
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Directions from London to Mzimvubu via R539 and R36 and R103
Provincial road routes R539 R36 R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    8.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  28. Go straight
    1.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  31. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  33. Turn left
    2.6 km
  34. Turn right
    12.4 km
  35. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  36. Merge slight right
    124.9 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  38. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.2 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn right
    167.3 km
  42. Turn right
    14.6 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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
Routes ↩ Mzimvubu → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Mzimvubu Pretoria to Mzimvubu Cape Town to Mzimvubu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
446.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 3 min • 6 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
148.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mzimvubu
06:42 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,723.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.81
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R178.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,919.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
446.1 km
Total: 890.7 km
Midpoint 446.1 km
890.7 km 12 hrs 6 min
Destination Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 890.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,781.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 446.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -27.62746, 29.95698
End -30.10183, 29.16800
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Questions 9
How far is London from Mzimvubu? +
London is about 890.7 km from Mzimvubu by road.
How long does it take from London to Mzimvubu? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Mzimvubu 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 Mzimvubu? +
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 Mzimvubu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,700.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,707.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,071.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,084.31 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Mzimvubu? +
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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Mzimvubu
Schoemanskloof
From London To Mzimvubu
: Machadodorp
From London To Mzimvubu
Carolina
From London To Mzimvubu
: Pietermaritzburg
From London To Mzimvubu
: Midmar
From London To Mzimvubu
Howick
From London To Mzimvubu

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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