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Distance from Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga

Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 611.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 16 min.

N Mount Edgecombe → Umhlanga
Road distance
611.4 km
379.9 mi • 330.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
413.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 16 min
Return: 16 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,023.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,028.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,140.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,149.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,350.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,356.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,504.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,516.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,776.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,785.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,979.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,995.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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611.4 km 8 hrs 16 min
Start Mount Edgecombe
Finish Umhlanga
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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 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left towards R102
    0.4 km
  7. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    130.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    267.5 km
  13. Turn right
    61.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Maclear Road
    61.7 km
  17. Turn left
    1.6 km
  18. Turn right
    7.4 km
  19. Turn slight right
    3.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
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
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
305.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 8 min • 4 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mount Edgecombe → Umhlanga
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mount Edgecombe
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mount Edgecombe → Umhlanga
Mount Edgecombe Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga 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
239.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
372.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
318.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga → Mount Edgecombe
Mount Edgecombe ↔ Umhlanga
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mount Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
305.8 km
Total: 611.4 km
Midpoint 305.8 km
611.4 km 8 hrs 16 min
Destination Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 611.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,222.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 305.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -30.80923, 29.31943
End -31.46427, 27.21368
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga
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Questions 9
How far is Mount Edgecombe from Umhlanga? +
Mount Edgecombe is about 611.4 km from Umhlanga by road.
How long does it take from Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga 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 Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga? +
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 Umhlanga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,023.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,028.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,140.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,149.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mount Edgecombe to Umhlanga? +
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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Towns along the route

Sikhuni Close
From Mount Edgecombe To Umhlanga
Port Shepstone
From Mount Edgecombe To Umhlanga
Kokstad
From Mount Edgecombe To Umhlanga

Route Locations

Start area
Mount Edgecombe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
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: 239.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 372.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 318.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 335.0 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 432.9 km

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