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Distance from Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe

Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe is a practical regional trip, covering about 125.8 km in roughly 1 hr 28 min.

N Mt Edgecombe → Eshowe
Road distance
125.8 km
78.1 mi • 67.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
102.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 28 min
Return: 2 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R277.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R279.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R309.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R311.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R365.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R410.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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125.8 km 1 hr 28 min
Start Mt Edgecombe
Finish Eshowe
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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
    84.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left
    27.7 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.9 km
  22. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  23. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
63.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mt Edgecombe → Eshowe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Eshowe
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mt Edgecombe → Eshowe
Mt Edgecombe Origin postcode
Not available
Eshowe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
13.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
29.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
57.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Eshowe → Mt Edgecombe
Mt Edgecombe ↔ Eshowe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
63.0 km
Total: 125.8 km
Midpoint 63.0 km
125.8 km 1 hr 28 min
Destination Eshowe -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 125.8 km
Return-cycle span 251.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 28 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 18.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 63.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -29.29477, 31.38458
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Mt Edgecombe from Eshowe? +
Mt Edgecombe is about 125.8 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe? +
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 Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R210.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R211.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R234.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R236.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mt Edgecombe to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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 Eshowe
: Mount Edgecombe
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
: Durban
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
KwaDukuza
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
King Shake Int
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
King Shaka Int
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
: Gingindlovu
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe
Ulundi
From Mt Edgecombe To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
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 Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 13.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 29.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 57.4 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 85.6 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 9.6 km

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