Distance from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International

N Mt Edgecombe → Or Tambo International

Road distance

575.3 km

Highway dominant · N12 / N2 / N3 / R102 / R23

Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 575.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

485.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 51 min

Start point

Sikhuni Close

Return: 13 hrs 43 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

411 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,157.68

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,162.23

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

325° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

145° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.7354, 31.0413

End coords Destination point

-26.1360, 28.2450

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Mt Edgecombe Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Or Tambo International Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mt Edgecombe → Or Tambo International

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Car

575.3 km

6 hrs 51 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

575.3 km

~8 hrs 51 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mt Edgecombe

Finish Or Tambo International

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International via N2 and N3 and N12

National highway route N2N3N12
Directions from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International via R102 and R23

Provincial road routes R102R23
Head on Sikhuni Close

0.1 km
Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive

1.1 km
Turn left onto Chris Hani Road

3.2 km
Turn left towards R102

0.4 km
Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway

0.2 km
Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

9.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
Continue straight onto Range View Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Tom Jones Street

1.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right onto Bunyan Street

1.5 km
Take the ramp left towards N12

0.5 km
Merge slight right

2.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Benoni

0.6 km
Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

5.7 km
Turn left onto O'Hare Avenue

0.1 km
Continue right onto O'Hare Avenue

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marco Polo Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn sharp right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 27

Known total R1,442.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

288.1 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

95.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Or Tambo International

06:51 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,404.63

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R115.05

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,531.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Mt Edgecombe Start: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126

Midpoint

288.1 km

Total: 575.3 km

Midpoint 288.1 km

575.3 km 6 hrs 51 min

Destination Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 575.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,150.5 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 51 min

Maneuver count 33

Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 288.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126

Midpoint -28.35609, 29.28526

End -26.13601, 28.24498

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Mt Edgecombe from Or Tambo International? +

Mt Edgecombe is about 575.3 km from Or Tambo International by road.

How long does it take from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International? +

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 Or Tambo International? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,157.68 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,162.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,156.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,211.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mt Edgecombe to Or Tambo International? +

Yes. There are 27 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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