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Distance from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi

N Mt Edgecombe → Ulundi
Road distance
219.5 km
Highway dominant · N2 / R66
Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 219.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 40 min
Start point
Sikhuni Close
End point
Bhambatha Street
Return: 5 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
160 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R441.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R443.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R441.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R462.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R582.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R585.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R582.17
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R610.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R766.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R769.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R766.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R802.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7354, 31.0413
End coords Destination point
-28.2919, 31.4294
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 24 °C Mt Edgecombe Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C Ulundi Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mt Edgecombe → Ulundi
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Car
219.5 km
2 hrs 40 min
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Two-wheeler
219.5 km
~3 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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219.5 km 2 hrs 40 min
Start Mt Edgecombe
Finish Ulundi
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi 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
    102.3 km
  23. Turn right
    18.7 km
  24. Turn right onto King Mpande Street
    0.8 km
  25. Turn left onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Bhambatha Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Ulundi → Mt Edgecombe Mt Edgecombe to Johannesburg Mt Edgecombe to Pretoria Mt Edgecombe to Cape Town Mt Edgecombe to Durban Johannesburg to Ulundi Pretoria to Ulundi Cape Town to Ulundi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ulundi
06:43 – 17:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R917.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R965.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mt Edgecombe Start: Sikhuni Close -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint
109.9 km
Total: 219.5 km
Midpoint 109.9 km
219.5 km 2 hrs 40 min
Destination Ulundi End: Bhambatha Street -28.29194, 31.42944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 219.5 km
Return-cycle span 439.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73538, 31.04126
Midpoint -28.97603, 31.55629
End -28.29194, 31.42944
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Questions 9
How far is Mt Edgecombe from Ulundi? +
Mt Edgecombe is about 219.5 km from Ulundi by road.
How long does it take from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi? +
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 Ulundi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R441.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R443.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R441.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R462.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mt Edgecombe to Ulundi? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
: Mount Edgecombe
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
: Durban
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
KwaDukuza
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
King Shake Int
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
King Shaka Int
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
: Gingindlovu
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
Eshowe
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi
Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
From Mt Edgecombe To Ulundi

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