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Distance from Malubalube to Legabeng

N Malubalube → Legabeng
Road distance
933.3 km
Provincial mix · N11 / N3 / R103 / R36
Malubalube to Legabeng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 933.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
643.7 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 56 min
Return: 25 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
776 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,878.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,885.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,876.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,966.22
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,478.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,487.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,475.51
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,594.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,260.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,273.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,257.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,413.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
14° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
194° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.2844, 28.8158
End coords Destination point
-24.6561, 30.3422
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Malubalube → Legabeng
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Car
933.3 km
12 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
933.3 km
~14 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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Start, destination and route line.

933.3 km 777 min
Start Malubalube
Finish Legabeng
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Malubalube to Legabeng via N3 and N11
    National highway route N3N11
  2. Directions from Malubalube to Legabeng via R103 and R36
    Provincial road routes R103R36
  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
    142.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right
    12.5 km
  28. Turn left
    2.5 km
  29. Turn right
    254.7 km
  30. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  31. Go straight
    101.9 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  33. Turn right
    0.3 km
  34. Continue left
    0.3 km
  35. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  37. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  38. Continue left
    49.3 km
  39. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  40. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  41. Turn left
    58.1 km
  42. Turn right
    2.2 km
  43. Turn left
    0.1 km
  44. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R627.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
467.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 28 min • 6 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
155.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Legabeng
06:38 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,901.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R186.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,106.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Malubalube -30.28444, 28.81583
Midpoint
467.4 km
Total: 933.3 km
Midpoint 467.4 km
933.3 km 777 min
Destination Legabeng -24.65611, 30.34222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 933.3 km
Return-cycle span 1866.6 km
Traversal time 777 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 467.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.28444, 28.81583
Midpoint -28.33490, 29.97009
End -24.65611, 30.34222
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Questions 9
How far is Malubalube from Legabeng? +
Malubalube is about 933.3 km from Legabeng by road.
How long does it take from Malubalube to Legabeng? +
The drive usually takes about 777 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Malubalube to Legabeng 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 Malubalube to Legabeng? +
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 Legabeng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,878.19 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,885.58 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,876.17 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,966.22 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Malubalube to Legabeng? +
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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