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Distance from Mbekweni to Greytown

Mbekweni to Greytown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 562.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 53 min.

N Mbekweni → Greytown
Road distance
562.4 km
349.4 mi • 303.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
334.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.68×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 53 min
Return: 17 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R941.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R945.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,048.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,057.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,242.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,248.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,383.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,394.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,634.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,642.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,820.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,835.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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562.4 km 8 hrs 53 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Greytown
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
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  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn left
    6.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway
    8.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.8 km
  13. Turn slight right
    30.9 km
  14. Turn slight right
    32.4 km
  15. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  18. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  20. Continue
    1.3 km
  21. Turn slight left
    31.2 km
  22. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  23. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  25. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  26. Turn right
    1.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
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  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    0.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  32. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left
    144.4 km
  35. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  36. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    1.4 km
  37. Turn right onto Langalibalele Street
    0.2 km
  38. Turn left onto Henrietta Street
    0.2 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street
    1.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Chota Motala Road
    1.3 km
  41. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    69.1 km
  42. Continue straight onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  43. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road R103
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
R103 R103 R103 R103
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 26 min • 4 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Greytown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Greytown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Greytown
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Greytown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
189.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
269.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
286.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Greytown → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Greytown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
281.3 km
Total: 562.4 km
Midpoint 281.3 km
562.4 km 8 hrs 53 min
Destination Greytown -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 562.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,124.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.47456, 29.27166
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown
3
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Greytown? +
Mbekweni is about 562.4 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Greytown 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 Mbekweni to Greytown? +
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 Mbekweni to Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R941.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R945.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,048.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,057.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Greytown? +
No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 189.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 269.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 286.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 323.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 383.8 km

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