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Distance from Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni

Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.9 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min.

N Mount Edgecombe → Empangeni
Road distance
150.9 km
93.8 mi • 81.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
137.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
Return: 3 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R252.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R253.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R281.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R283.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R333.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R334.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R371.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R374.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R438.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R440.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R488.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R492.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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150.9 km 1 hr 43 min
Start Mount Edgecombe
Finish Empangeni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  5. Continue left onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto John Ross Highway
    5.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  24. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mount Edgecombe → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mount Edgecombe
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mount Edgecombe → Empangeni
Mount Edgecombe Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
4.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
38.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
3.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Empangeni → Mount Edgecombe
Mount Edgecombe ↔ Empangeni
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mount Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
75.5 km
Total: 150.9 km
Midpoint 75.5 km
150.9 km 1 hr 43 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 150.9 km
Return-cycle span 301.9 km
Traversal time 1 hr 43 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 16.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -29.20235, 31.45337
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

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 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 8
How far is Mount Edgecombe from Empangeni? +
Mount Edgecombe is about 150.9 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni? +
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 Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R252.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R253.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R281.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R283.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mount Edgecombe to Empangeni? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Sikhuni Close
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
: Mount Edgecombe
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
: Durban
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
KwaDukuza
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
King Shake Int
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
King Shaka Int
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
: Richards Bay
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
Ulundi
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Mount Edgecombe To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Mount Edgecombe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
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.

Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 4.2 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Similar distance
About 112.2 km Difference: 38.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 3.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 15.5 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 82.6 km

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