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Distance from Nqileni to Mathapisa

Nqileni to Mathapisa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,136.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 34 min.

N Nqileni → Mathapisa
Road distance
1136.9 km
N11 N2 N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
824.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 34 min
Return: 31 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
934 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,170.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,179.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,643.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,660.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,864.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,876.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,488.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,510.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,768.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,784.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,590.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,618.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1357, 29.0003
End coords Destination point
-24.7424, 29.6889
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1136.9 km 935 min
Start Nqileni
Finish Mathapisa
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    8.0 km
  3. Continue left
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left
    31.1 km
  5. Turn left
    37.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N2: Mthatha
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    144.4 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    142.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    12.5 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    305.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    48.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  27. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    20.5 km
  29. Turn right
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Pekwa Road
    4.7 km
  31. Turn left onto King Mohlala Road
    22.9 km
  32. Turn right
    14.1 km
  33. Turn left
    1.3 km
  34. Go straight
    7.8 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  36. Turn right
    3.3 km
  37. Turn right
    0.0 km
  38. Turn left
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
569.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 47 min • 7 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
81.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
189.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
61.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mathapisa
06:26 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
26 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,752.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R22.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R227.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,002.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nqileni -32.13569, 29.00033
Midpoint
569.3 km
Total: 1136.9 km
Midpoint 569.3 km
1136.9 km 935 min
Destination Mathapisa -24.74241, 29.68888

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1136.9 km
Return-cycle span 2273.8 km
Traversal time 935 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 569.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.13569, 29.00033
Midpoint -28.86739, 29.73347
End -24.74241, 29.68888
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Questions 9
How far is Nqileni from Mathapisa? +
Nqileni is about 1136.9 km from Mathapisa by road.
How long does it take from Nqileni to Mathapisa? +
The drive usually takes about 935 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nqileni to Mathapisa 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 Nqileni to Mathapisa? +
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 Nqileni to Mathapisa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,170.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,179.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,643.90 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,660.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nqileni to Mathapisa? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Start area
Nqileni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mathapisa
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Road: Not available
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