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Distance from Mako to Nh50

N Mako → Nh50
Road distance
973.2 km
Highway dominant · N2
Mako to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 973.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
654.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 4 min
Start point
Mako Deep
Return: 24 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
724 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,958.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,966.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,956.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,050.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,584.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,594.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,581.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,705.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,400.27
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,413.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,396.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,559.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
347° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
167° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7751, 32.1080
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Mako Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Nh50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mako → Nh50
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Car
973.2 km
12 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
973.2 km
~14 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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973.2 km 12 hrs 4 min
Start Mako
Finish Nh50
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mako to Nh50 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Mako Deep
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marlynhoek
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Krewelkring Street
    1.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Anglers Rod Road
    1.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto John Ross Highway
    3.7 km
  7. Turn right
    9.5 km
  8. Turn right towards N2: Mtubatuba
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    298.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    42.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    48.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  22. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  23. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  24. Turn right
    89.2 km
  25. Turn right
    3.5 km
  26. Turn left
    1.7 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left
    0.0 km
  33. Turn left
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Mako Mako to Johannesburg Mako to Pretoria Mako to Cape Town Mako to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
487.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 2 min • 6 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
161.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:32 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,068.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R194.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,282.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mako Start: Mako Deep -28.77512, 32.10805
Midpoint
487.3 km
Total: 973.2 km
Midpoint 487.3 km
973.2 km 12 hrs 4 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 973.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,946.5 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 487.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77512, 32.10805
Midpoint -26.00863, 29.65157
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Mako from Nh50? +
Mako is about 973.2 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Mako to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mako to Nh50 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 Mako to Nh50? +
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 Mako to Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,958.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,966.26 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,956.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,050.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mako to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 7 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Mako Deep
From Mako To Nh50
Marlynhoek
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: Mtubatuba
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