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Distance from Mzimvubu to Istanbul

N Mzimvubu → Istanbul
Road distance
631.4 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R42
Mzimvubu to Istanbul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 631.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 14 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
426.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 14 min
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
494 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,205.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,210.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,468.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,477.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,590.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,597.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,937.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,949.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,093.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,101.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,549.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,564.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.1018, 29.1680
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C Mzimvubu Fair View Forecast → 13 °C Istanbul Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mzimvubu → Istanbul
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Car
631.4 km
8 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
631.4 km
~9 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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631 km
~1 hr 15 min
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631.4 km 8 hrs 14 min
Start Mzimvubu
Finish Istanbul
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Directions from Mzimvubu to Istanbul via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Mzimvubu to Istanbul via R42
Provincial road route R42
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    14.6 km
  2. Turn left
    169.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  9. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    15.6 km
  10. Go straight onto Fred Wegener Road
    2.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way
    8.9 km
  12. Turn right
    0.3 km
  13. Continue
    0.3 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
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 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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Halfway point
316.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:39 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,639.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R126.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,778.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800
Midpoint
316.2 km
Total: 631.4 km
Midpoint 316.2 km
631.4 km 8 hrs 14 min
Destination Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 631.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,262.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.10183, 29.16800
Midpoint -28.57242, 29.60700
End -26.31816, 28.43065
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Questions 9
How far is Mzimvubu from Istanbul? +
Mzimvubu is about 631.4 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Mzimvubu to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mzimvubu to Istanbul 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 Istanbul? +
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 Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,205.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,210.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,468.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,477.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mzimvubu to Istanbul? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Nigel
From Mzimvubu To Istanbul
Tonk Meter Way
From Mzimvubu To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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