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Distance from Mbekweni to Verulam

N Mbekweni → Verulam
Road distance
583.1 km
Metro routes · M41 / N2
Mbekweni to Verulam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 583.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 18 min
End point
Todd Street
Return: 16 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
498 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,173.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,177.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,172.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,228.33
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,548.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,554.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,546.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,620.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,037.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,045.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,034.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,132.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-29.6439, 31.0431
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 3 °C Mbekweni Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Verulam Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mbekweni → Verulam
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Car
583.1 km
8 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
583.1 km
~8 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Mbekweni to Verulam

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Convenience store 0.4 km

Pick n Pay Express

Ireland Street, Verulam, 4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations 0.4 km

Shell

88/90 George Sewpersad Street, 4339, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarkets 0.4 km

Pick n Pay

13 Wick Street, Verulam, 4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.4 km

Glenhaven Secondary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.6 km

Everest Heights Primary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 0.6 km

Dianthus Primary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 1.4 km

Mounthaven Primary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.0 km

Redcliffe Primary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 2.1 km

Pick n Pay Express

Inanda, 4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.1 km

Parkgate Primary School

24 School Road, 4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.2 km

Dawncrest Primary School

4340, KwaZulu-Natal
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Schools & education 2.3 km

Daylee Independent School

KwaZulu-Natal
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Home & garden 3.4 km

23 Interiors

18 Tottum Road, Durban, 4339
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Fuel stations 4.0 km

Shell

388 Palmview Drive, Phoenix, 4068
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Convenience store 5.9 km

Shell Select

4068, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 6.6 km

Shell Select

4068, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store 6.9 km

Quickshop

Mount Edgecombe
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Convenience store 6.9 km

Shell Select

4068, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

583.1 km 499 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Verulam
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mbekweni to Verulam via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Mbekweni to Verulam via M41
    Metro arterial route M41
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left
    0.9 km
  7. Turn right
    0.3 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  10. Turn left
    6.5 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Alwynskop - Ha Khakhu Highway
    8.7 km
  13. Turn right
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.8 km
  15. Turn slight right
    30.9 km
  16. Turn slight right
    32.4 km
  17. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  18. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  20. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    32.6 km
  23. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  26. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  27. Turn right
    1.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    0.4 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  33. Continue straight
    129.5 km
  34. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  35. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  36. Keep slight right at the fork
    31.1 km
  37. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt. Edgecombe
    1.1 km
  38. Merge slight right
    9.3 km
  39. Turn right onto Jabu Ngcobo Drive
    0.2 km
  40. Turn left onto Ireland Street
    0.4 km
  41. Turn left onto Todd Street
    0.2 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Verulam → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Verulam Pretoria to Verulam Cape Town to Verulam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
291.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Verulam
06:46 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,437.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R116.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,565.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
291.7 km
Total: 583.1 km
Midpoint 291.7 km
583.1 km 499 min
Destination Verulam End: Todd Street -29.64389, 31.04306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 583.1 km
Return-cycle span 1166.2 km
Traversal time 499 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 291.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -30.53568, 29.34200
End -29.64389, 31.04306
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Verulam? +
Mbekweni is about 583.1 km from Verulam by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Verulam? +
The drive usually takes about 499 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Verulam 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 Verulam? +
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 Verulam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,173.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,177.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,172.08 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,228.33 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Verulam? +
Yes. There are 8 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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