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Distance from Malubalube to Hwebede

N Malubalube → Hwebede
Road distance
476.1 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103 / R74
Malubalube to Hwebede is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 476.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.01×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 10 min
Return: 14 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
430 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R958.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R961.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R957.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,003.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,264.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,269.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,262.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,323.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,663.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,669.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,661.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,741.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
35° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
215° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2844, 28.8158
End coords Destination point
-28.5413, 30.2208
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Malubalube Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Hwebede Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Malubalube → Hwebede
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Car
476.1 km
7 hrs 10 min
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Two-wheeler
476.1 km
~7 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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476.1 km 430 min
Start Malubalube
Finish Hwebede
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Malubalube to Hwebede via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Malubalube to Hwebede via R103 and R74
    Provincial road routes R103R74
  3. Start your journey
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left
    2.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  10. Turn right
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    144.4 km
  19. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  24. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  25. Merge slight right
    106.5 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right
    17.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    3.0 km
  30. Turn right
    11.5 km
  31. Turn left
    10.0 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right onto Helpmekaar
    41.8 km
  33. Turn right
    2.3 km
  34. Continue straight
    4.3 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left
    2.2 km
  37. Turn left
    2.4 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Routes ↩ Hwebede → Malubalube Malubalube to Johannesburg Malubalube to Pretoria Malubalube to Cape Town Malubalube to Durban Johannesburg to Hwebede Pretoria to Hwebede Cape Town to Hwebede
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
238.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.3 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
49.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hwebede
06:47 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,990.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R95.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,094.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Malubalube -30.28444, 28.81583
Midpoint
238.2 km
Total: 476.1 km
Midpoint 238.2 km
476.1 km 430 min
Destination Hwebede -28.54130, 30.22083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 476.1 km
Return-cycle span 952.2 km
Traversal time 430 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 238.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.28444, 28.81583
Midpoint -29.83298, 30.32729
End -28.54130, 30.22083
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Questions 9
How far is Malubalube from Hwebede? +
Malubalube is about 476.1 km from Hwebede by road.
How long does it take from Malubalube to Hwebede? +
The drive usually takes about 430 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Malubalube to Hwebede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Malubalube to Hwebede? +
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 Malubalube to Hwebede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R958.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R961.91 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R957.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,003.05 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Malubalube to Hwebede? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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