Distance from Mzimvubu to E 5

N Mzimvubu → E 5

Road distance

598.3 km

Mzimvubu to E 5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

431.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.39×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 55 min

End point

East

Return: 15 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

475 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 40 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,142.46

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,147.20

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

214° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

34° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.1018, 29.1680

End coords Destination point

-33.2834, 26.5624

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 10 °C Mzimvubu Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C E 5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mzimvubu → E 5

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Car

598.3 km

7 hrs 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

598.3 km

~9 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 6 hrs 43 min faster · Search →

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Places from Mzimvubu to E 5

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Mzimvubu

Finish E 5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

14.6 km
Turn right

9.8 km
Continue left

44.6 km
Continue straight

0.2 km
Turn right

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Continue straight

174.5 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

163.7 km
Turn right

71.7 km
Continue straight onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn right

0.9 km
Continue left

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.1 km
Continue

110.3 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
Turn left onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Continue left onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Turn left onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto East

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ E 5 → Mzimvubu Mzimvubu to Johannesburg Mzimvubu to Pretoria Mzimvubu to Cape Town Mzimvubu to Durban Johannesburg to E 5 Pretoria to E 5 Cape Town to E 5

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

299.3 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 57 min • 3 hrs 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

43.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

99.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

32.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

72.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 5

07:04 – 17:16

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 12 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,500.99

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.97

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R119.66

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,632.62

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800

Midpoint

299.3 km

Total: 598.3 km

Midpoint 299.3 km

598.3 km 7 hrs 55 min

Destination E 5 End: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 598.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,196.6 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 55 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 299.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.10183, 29.16800

Midpoint -31.91067, 28.46432

End -33.28339, 26.56237

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Mzimvubu from E 5? +

Mzimvubu is about 598.3 km from E 5 by road.

How long does it take from Mzimvubu to E 5? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mzimvubu to E 5 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 Mzimvubu to E 5? +

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 Mzimvubu to E 5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,142.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,147.20 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,391.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,400.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mzimvubu to E 5? +

No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Makana Way

From Mzimvubu To E 5

Silimela

From Mzimvubu To E 5

Nxanxadi

From Mzimvubu To E 5

Route Locations

Start area

Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

E 5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from Mzimvubu to E 5

Places from Mzimvubu to E 5

Bonjour

Shell

Quickshop

Quickshop

Shell Select

Shell

Pick n Pay Express

Shoprite

Shell Select

Shell

Shell

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

N V Cewu Public Primary School

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

D D Siwisa Primary School

Archie Mbolekwa School

Tantyi Primary School

Nedbank Highflats

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

Auto Clinic

Quickshop

Shoprite

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

GBS Mutual Bank

PEP

Tops at Spar

Spar

Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

Capitec Bank

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Spec Savers

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Checkers

The Crazy Store

Department of Roads and Transport

Pick n Pay

Hoof & Hound

Legal Resources Centre

Gadra Education Office

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

GEEnet

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

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