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Distance from Mzimvubu to Nh50

N Mzimvubu → Nh50
Road distance
1144.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N14 / N3
Mzimvubu to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,144.1 km in roughly 13 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
799.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 54 min
Return: 27 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
834 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,184.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,193.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,660.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,677.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,882.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,894.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,510.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,532.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,792.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,808.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,619.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,647.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.1018, 29.1680
End coords Destination point
-23.0380, 30.6494
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Mzimvubu Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C Nh50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mzimvubu → Nh50
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Car
1144.1 km
13 hrs 54 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1144.1 km
~17 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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1,144 km
~2 hrs 17 min
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1144.1 km 834 min
Start Mzimvubu
Finish Nh50
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Directions from Mzimvubu to Nh50 via N3 and N1 and N14
National highway route N3 N1 N14
  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
    81.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  15. Turn right
    89.2 km
  16. Turn right
    3.5 km
  17. Turn left
    1.7 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 67 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Halfway point
573.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 57 min • 6 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
82.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
190.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:24 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,782.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R228.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,034.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800
Midpoint
573.0 km
Total: 1144.1 km
Midpoint 573.0 km
1144.1 km 834 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 1144.1 km
Return-cycle span 2288.2 km
Traversal time 834 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 573.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.10183, 29.16800
Midpoint -26.76037, 28.43590
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Mzimvubu from Nh50? +
Mzimvubu is about 1144.1 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Mzimvubu to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 834 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mzimvubu to Nh50 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 Nh50? +
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 Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,184.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,193.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,660.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,677.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mzimvubu to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 67 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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Route Locations

Start area
Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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