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Distance from Mt Edgecombe to 8

Mt Edgecombe to 8 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mt Edgecombe → 8
Road distance
595.0 km
369.7 mi • 321.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
480.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 59 min
Return: 15 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,000.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,314.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,320.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,463.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,475.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,729.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,737.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,926.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,941.87
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 8
17.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.1°C
Day range High / low
H 29° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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595.0 km 7 hrs 59 min
Start Mt Edgecombe
Finish 8
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Destination
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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
    318.8 km
  19. Turn right
    9.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    68.7 km
  27. Turn right
    37.8 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.3 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    23.0 km
  30. Turn left
    0.6 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.7 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left
    3.8 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    2.1 km
  35. Turn left
    5.4 km
  36. Go straight
    8.2 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    10.1 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  40. Continue
    4.9 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. Go straight
    46.4 km
  43. Turn left
    21.1 km
  44. Turn left
    12.3 km
  45. Turn right
    0.2 km
  46. Turn right
    0.6 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
298.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 59 min • 3 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mt Edgecombe → 8
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
8, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mt Edgecombe → 8
Mt Edgecombe Origin postcode
Not available
8 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
318.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
301.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
222.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
8 → Mt Edgecombe
Mt Edgecombe ↔ 8
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
298.0 km
Total: 595.0 km
Midpoint 298.0 km
595.0 km 7 hrs 59 min
Destination 8 -25.44773, 31.66648

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 595.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,190.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -27.59634, 32.01135
End -25.44773, 31.66648
Destination services

Available in 8

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Mt Edgecombe from 8? +
Mt Edgecombe is about 595.0 km from 8 by road.
How long does it take from Mt Edgecombe to 8? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mt Edgecombe to 8 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 Mt Edgecombe to 8? +
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 Mt Edgecombe to 8? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,000.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,109.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,118.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mt Edgecombe to 8? +
Yes. There are 18 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 Mt Edgecombe To 8
: Mount Edgecombe
From Mt Edgecombe To 8
: Durban
From Mt Edgecombe To 8
KwaDukuza
From Mt Edgecombe To 8
King Shake Int
From Mt Edgecombe To 8
King Shaka Int
From Mt Edgecombe To 8

Route Locations

Start area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
8, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 318.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 301.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 222.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 439.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 440.5 km

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