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Distance from Mt Edgecombe to A30

N Mt Edgecombe → A30
Road distance
467.4 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R66
Mt Edgecombe to A30 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 467.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 7 min
Start point
Sikhuni Close
Return: 12 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
367 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R940.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R944.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R939.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R984.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,241.06
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,245.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,239.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,299.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,632.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,639.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,631.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,709.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7354, 31.0413
End coords Destination point
-26.6829, 30.5215
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Mt Edgecombe Fair View Forecast → 22 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Mt Edgecombe → A30
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Car
467.4 km
6 hrs 7 min
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Two-wheeler
467.4 km
~7 hrs 11 min
65 km/h avg
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467.4 km 6 hrs 7 min
Start Mt Edgecombe
Finish A30
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mt Edgecombe to A30 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Mt Edgecombe to A30 via R66
    Provincial road route R66
  3. Head on Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  7. Continue left onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.3 km
  16. Merge slight right
    0.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: KwaDukuza
    1.3 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    7.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left
    104.6 km
  23. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  24. Turn left
    6.0 km
  25. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  26. Turn left
    45.2 km
  27. Continue left
    1.1 km
  28. Turn right
    48.0 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    42.7 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  33. Turn right
    0.4 km
  34. Turn right
    1.5 km
  35. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  36. Turn left
    6.9 km
  37. Turn right
    9.1 km
  38. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 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 Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Routes ↩ A30 → Mt Edgecombe Mt Edgecombe to Johannesburg Mt Edgecombe to Pretoria Mt Edgecombe to Cape Town Mt Edgecombe to Durban Johannesburg to A30 Pretoria to A30 Cape Town to A30
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A30
06:43 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,953.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,056.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mt Edgecombe Start: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
234.0 km
Total: 467.4 km
Midpoint 234.0 km
467.4 km 6 hrs 7 min
Destination A30 -26.68286, 30.52153

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 467.4 km
Return-cycle span 934.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -28.19547, 31.14737
End -26.68286, 30.52153
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Questions 9
How far is Mt Edgecombe from A30? +
Mt Edgecombe is about 467.4 km from A30 by road.
How long does it take from Mt Edgecombe to A30? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mt Edgecombe to A30 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mt Edgecombe to A30? +
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 A30? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R940.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R939.58 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R984.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mt Edgecombe to A30? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Sikhuni Close
From Mt Edgecombe To A30
: Mount Edgecombe
From Mt Edgecombe To A30
: Durban
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KwaDukuza
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King Shake Int
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King Shaka Int
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: Gingindlovu
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Eshowe
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Ulundi
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