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Distance from Middelburg to Coast N1

Middelburg to Coast N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 712.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 23 min.

N Middelburg → Coast N1
Road distance
712.2 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
567.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 23 min
End point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
503 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,192.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,197.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,328.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,338.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,573.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,580.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,752.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,766.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,069.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,079.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,305.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,324.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7678, 29.4555
End coords Destination point
-30.8102, 30.3308
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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712.2 km 8 hrs 23 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Coast N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.0 km
  3. Turn right
    48.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    53.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  7. Turn left
    2.6 km
  8. Turn right
    12.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  14. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  16. Go straight
    6.0 km
  17. Go straight
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right
    2.4 km
  19. Turn sharp left
    3.6 km
  20. Turn right
    2.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.9 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R807.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Coast N1 → Middelburg Middelburg to Johannesburg Middelburg to Pretoria Middelburg to Cape Town Middelburg to Durban Johannesburg to Coast N1 Pretoria to Coast N1 Cape Town to Coast N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
356.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 11 min • 4 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
118.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast N1
06:33 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,976.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R142.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,133.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
356.7 km
Total: 712.2 km
Midpoint 356.7 km
712.2 km 8 hrs 23 min
Destination Coast N1 End: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 712.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,424.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 356.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -28.56619, 29.76486
End -30.81018, 30.33083
Destination services

Available in Coast N1

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Coast N1
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Coast N1
1
  • PEP
    Margate, 4275, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Coast N1
1
  • Shell
    249 Marine Drive, 4276, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Coast N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Middelburg from Coast N1? +
Middelburg is about 712.2 km from Coast N1 by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Coast N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Coast N1 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 Middelburg to Coast N1? +
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 Middelburg to Coast N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,192.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,197.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,328.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,338.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Coast N1? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Middelburg To Coast N1
: Umumbulu
From Middelburg To Coast N1
Richmond
From Middelburg To Coast N1

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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