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Distance from Mtubatuba to Umhlanga

Mtubatuba to Umhlanga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 805.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 20 min.

N Mtubatuba → Umhlanga
Road distance
805.4 km
500.4 mi • 434.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
587.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 20 min
Return: 20 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,348.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,354.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,501.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,513.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,778.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,787.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,981.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,997.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,340.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,351.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,607.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,628.46
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 35 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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805.4 km 10 hrs 20 min
Start Mtubatuba
Finish Umhlanga
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    328.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    267.5 km
  11. Turn right
    61.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Maclear Road
    61.7 km
  15. Turn left
    1.6 km
  16. Turn right
    7.4 km
  17. Turn slight right
    3.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
402.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 10 min • 5 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mtubatuba → Umhlanga
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mtubatuba
Destination area Arrival
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mtubatuba → Umhlanga
Mtubatuba Origin postcode
Not available
Umhlanga Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
432.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
512.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
528.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umhlanga → Mtubatuba
Mtubatuba ↔ Umhlanga
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Mtubatuba to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mtubatuba -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint
402.9 km
Total: 805.4 km
Midpoint 402.9 km
805.4 km 10 hrs 20 min
Destination Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 805.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,610.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 402.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41571, 32.18846
Midpoint -30.57853, 29.93124
End -31.46427, 27.21368
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Umhlanga
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Questions 9
How far is Mtubatuba from Umhlanga? +
Mtubatuba is about 805.4 km from Umhlanga by road.
How long does it take from Mtubatuba to Umhlanga? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mtubatuba to Umhlanga 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 Mtubatuba to Umhlanga? +
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 Umhlanga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,348.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,354.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,501.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,513.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mtubatuba to Umhlanga? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Towns along the route

Poplar Lane
From Mtubatuba To Umhlanga
: Empangeni
From Mtubatuba To Umhlanga
Port Shepstone
From Mtubatuba To Umhlanga
Kokstad
From Mtubatuba To Umhlanga

Route Locations

Start area
Mtubatuba
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 432.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 512.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 528.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 566.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 626.8 km

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