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Distance from Mtubatuba to Empangeni

Mtubatuba to Empangeni is a practical regional trip, covering about 57.8 km in roughly 48 min.

N Mtubatuba → Empangeni
Road distance
57.8 km
35.9 mi • 31.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
46.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Return: 1 hr 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R96.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R97.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R107.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R108.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R127.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R128.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R142.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R143.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R168.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R168.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R187.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R188.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 3 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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57.8 km 48 min
Start Mtubatuba
Finish Empangeni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Poplar Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    1.8 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N2: Empangeni
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    45.5 km
  9. Turn right
    5.0 km
  10. Turn right
    2.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  14. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mtubatuba → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mtubatuba
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mtubatuba → Empangeni
Mtubatuba Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Pietermaritzburg
3 other similar routes
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
10.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
17.7 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
38.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Empangeni → Mtubatuba
Mtubatuba ↔ Empangeni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mtubatuba -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint
29.0 km
Total: 57.8 km
Midpoint 29.0 km
57.8 km 48 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 57.8 km
Return-cycle span 115.7 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 25.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint -28.62132, 32.07529
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

Available in Empangeni

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is Mtubatuba from Empangeni? +
Mtubatuba is about 57.8 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Mtubatuba to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mtubatuba to Empangeni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mtubatuba to Empangeni? +
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 Mtubatuba to Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R96.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R97.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R107.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R108.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mtubatuba to Empangeni? +
No tollgates are 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

Poplar Lane
From Mtubatuba To Empangeni
: Empangeni
From Mtubatuba To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Mtubatuba To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Mtubatuba
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
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 Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 10.5 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 17.7 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 38.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 4.3 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 4.0 km

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