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Distance from Maidstone to Hastings

N Maidstone → Hastings
Road distance
178.6 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3
Maidstone to Hastings is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 178.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 30 min
Start point
Fairways Avenue
Return: 5 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
150 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R349.27
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R349.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R347.85
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R360.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R460.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R461.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R458.97
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R475.09
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R606.37
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R607.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R603.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R625.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
268° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
88° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5453, 31.1350
End coords Destination point
-29.5837, 29.9350
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Maidstone Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Hastings Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Maidstone → Hastings
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Car
178.6 km
2 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
178.6 km
~2 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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178.6 km 2 hrs 30 min
Start Maidstone
Finish Hastings
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Maidstone to Hastings via N2 and N3
    National highway route N2N3
  2. Head on Fairways Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Charles Slater Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Gopalall Hurbans Road
    3.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Ushukela Drive
    3.6 km
  6. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    9.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    80.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    1.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.1 km
  16. Turn left
    16.1 km
  17. Go straight
    11.4 km
  18. Turn left
    5.1 km
  19. 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 R151.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hastings
06:52 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R746.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R785.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maidstone Start: Fairways Avenue -29.54528, 31.13500
Midpoint
89.3 km
Total: 178.6 km
Midpoint 89.3 km
178.6 km 2 hrs 30 min
Destination Hastings -29.58375, 29.93504

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 178.6 km
Return-cycle span 357.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.54528, 31.13500
Midpoint -29.73049, 30.54328
End -29.58375, 29.93504
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Questions 8
How far is Maidstone from Hastings? +
Maidstone is about 178.6 km from Hastings by road.
How long does it take from Maidstone to Hastings? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maidstone to Hastings in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maidstone to Hastings? +
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 Maidstone to Hastings? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R359.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R360.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R359.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R376.27 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maidstone to Hastings? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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 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

: Durban
From Maidstone To Hastings
: Pietermaritzburg
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