Distance from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh

N Machadodorp → Kingsburgh

Road distance

624.3 km

Highway dominant · M7 / N2 / N3

Machadodorp to Kingsburgh is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 624.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

492.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.27×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 36 min

Start point

Potgieter Street

End point

Seadoone Road

Return: 15 hrs 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

456 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 21 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,220.90

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,222.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

173° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

353° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.6697, 30.2514

End coords Destination point

-30.0682, 30.8706

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 11 °C Machadodorp Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Kingsburgh Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Machadodorp → Kingsburgh

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Car

624.3 km

7 hrs 36 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

624.3 km

~9 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 91 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → DUR (56 min)
🚗 56 km from King Shaka International
↑ 2 hrs 30 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh

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Convenience store Soon after Machadodorp

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Machadodorp

Finish Kingsburgh

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh via N3 and N2

National highway route N3N2
Directions from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh via M7

Metro arterial route M7
Head on Potgieter Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tobias Street

0.1 km
Continue slight left onto Taute Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Eind Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Janson Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Machado Carolina

100.7 km
Continue straight

7.7 km
Turn left onto Kerk Street

2.3 km
Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street

252.1 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

12.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.9 km
Merge slight right

193.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban

9.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork

5.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh

1.3 km
Merge slight right onto M7 Route

10.2 km
Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Merge slight right

23.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Kingsburgh

0.4 km
Turn right onto Seadoone Road

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R567.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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

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

312.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

45.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

103.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Kingsburgh

06:49 – 17:03

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:56

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 13 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,609.72

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R124.87

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,747.07

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Machadodorp Start: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Midpoint

312.7 km

Total: 624.3 km

Midpoint 312.7 km

624.3 km 7 hrs 36 min

Destination Kingsburgh End: Seadoone Road -30.06821, 30.87058

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 624.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,248.7 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 36 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 312.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138

Midpoint -28.19606, 29.96223

End -30.06821, 30.87058

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Questions 9

How far is Machadodorp from Kingsburgh? +

Machadodorp is about 624.3 km from Kingsburgh by road.

How long does it take from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh 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 Machadodorp to Kingsburgh? +

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 Machadodorp to Kingsburgh? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,256.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,261.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,255.06 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,315.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp to Kingsburgh? +

Yes. There are 14 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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