Distance from Mzimvubu to Umgababa

N Mzimvubu → Umgababa

Road distance

272.1 km

Highway dominant · N2

Mzimvubu to Umgababa is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 40 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

160.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.70×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 40 min

End point

83522 Street

Return: 21 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

220 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

73.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R519.52

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R521.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

92° E

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

272° W

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-30.1018, 29.1680

End coords Destination point

-30.1358, 30.8318

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 9 °C Mzimvubu Fair View Forecast → 17 °C Umgababa Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Mzimvubu → Umgababa

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Car

272.1 km

3 hrs 40 min

Road route

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Two-wheeler

272.1 km

~4 hrs 11 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Umgababa

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services in and around Mzimvubu and Umgababa.

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Schools & education 1.0 km

Route

Route overview

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Start Mzimvubu

Finish Umgababa

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Directions from Mzimvubu to Umgababa via N2

National highway N2

Start your journey

14.6 km
Turn right

9.8 km
Continue left

34.9 km
Turn sharp left

9.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left

119.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.6 km
Continue straight

82.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mnini

0.8 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left onto 83518 Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto 83522 Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R281.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Oribi

Road: Road not linked yet

R41.00

Umtentweni

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

136.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.6 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

45.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

58.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Umgababa

06:39 – 17:06

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 27 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,137.30

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.44

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R54.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,197.16

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

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

136.1 km

Total: 272.1 km

Midpoint 136.1 km

272.1 km 3 hrs 40 min

Destination Umgababa End: 83522 Street -30.13579, 30.83179

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 272.1 km

Return-cycle span 544.2 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 40 min

Maneuver count 12

Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 136.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.10183, 29.16800

Midpoint -30.68604, 30.04146

End -30.13579, 30.83179

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Questions 9

How far is Mzimvubu from Umgababa? +

Mzimvubu is about 272.1 km from Umgababa by road.

How long does it take from Mzimvubu to Umgababa? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Mzimvubu to Umgababa in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Mzimvubu to Umgababa? +

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 Umgababa? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R519.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R521.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R632.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Mzimvubu to Umgababa? +

Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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

: Durban

From Mzimvubu To Umgababa

Mnini

From Mzimvubu To Umgababa

Route Locations

Start area

Mzimvubu, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Umgababa

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Mzimvubu to Umgababa

Places in Umgababa

Amagcino Primary School

Illovo Nursery

Shell

Shell

Illovo Primary School

PEP

Quickshop

Tops at Spar

Amazibu Combined Primary School

Suzuki Amanzimtoti

Architectural Concepts

Disney Land Pre-School

Ulovu High School

Tops at Spar

KwikSpar

Warner Beach Preparatory School (Junior Campus)

Warner Beach Pre-Primary School

Dlambula Primary School

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