Distance from Mthatha to Lambton

N Mthatha → Lambton

Road distance

833.3 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R103 / R53

Mthatha to Lambton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 833.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 15 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

597.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 15 min

End point

5th Avenue

Return: 20 hrs 31 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

615 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 30 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,629.49

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,631.29

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

354° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

174° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-31.5896, 28.7878

End coords Destination point

-26.2432, 28.1801

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 8 °C Mthatha Cloudy View Forecast → 4 °C Lambton Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mthatha → Lambton

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Car

833.3 km

10 hrs 15 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

833.3 km

~12 hrs 49 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 158 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → JNB (1 hr 8 min)
🚗 13 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 4 hrs 30 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mthatha

Finish Lambton

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Mthatha to Lambton via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Mthatha to Lambton via R103 and R53

Provincial road routes R103R53
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left onto York Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Sutherland Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Madeira Street

211.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.4 km
Turn left

144.4 km
Turn slight left towards R103

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Howick Road

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Peter Brown Drive

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

161.4 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

46.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R53: Spruitview

0.7 km
Turn right onto Mercury Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Leondale Road

3.8 km
Continue straight onto Osborne Road

5.3 km
Continue straight onto Olivier Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Webber Road

1.3 km
Turn right onto 5th Avenue

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R1,345.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

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

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

417.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 7 min • 5 hrs 7 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

60.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

138.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

45.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Lambton

06:48 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,483.10

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R16.67

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R166.66

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,666.43

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Mthatha -31.58959, 28.78777

Midpoint

417.2 km

Total: 833.3 km

Midpoint 417.2 km

833.3 km 616 min

Destination Lambton End: 5th Avenue -26.24321, 28.18007

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 833.3 km

Return-cycle span 1666.6 km

Traversal time 616 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 417.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.58959, 28.78777

Midpoint -29.24160, 30.01770

End -26.24321, 28.18007

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Questions 9

How far is Mthatha from Lambton? +

Mthatha is about 833.3 km from Lambton by road.

How long does it take from Mthatha to Lambton? +

The drive usually takes about 616 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mthatha to Lambton 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 Mthatha to Lambton? +

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 Mthatha to Lambton? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,629.49 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,631.29 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,622.89 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,679.89 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mthatha to Lambton? +

Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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