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Distance from Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe

Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 199.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 17 min.

N Poplar Lane → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
199.1 km
123.7 mi • 107.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
184.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 17 min
Return: 4 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R333.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R334.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R371.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R374.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R439.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R441.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R489.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R493.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R578.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R581.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R644.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R649.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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199.1 km 2 hrs 17 min
Start Poplar Lane
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Poplar Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    1.8 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N2: Empangeni
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    190.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards M41: uMhlanga
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Umhlanga Ridge
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards La Lucia Ridge
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Millennium Way
    0.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  28. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
99.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 8 min • 1 hr 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Poplar Lane → Mt Edgecombe
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Poplar Lane → Mt Edgecombe
Poplar Lane Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
43.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
86.8 km
130.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → Poplar Lane
Poplar Lane ↔ Mt Edgecombe
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Poplar Lane -28.41635, 32.18798
Midpoint
99.7 km
Total: 199.1 km
Midpoint 99.7 km
199.1 km 2 hrs 17 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 199.1 km
Return-cycle span 398.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 14.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 99.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.41635, 32.18798
Midpoint -29.06000, 31.62744
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is Poplar Lane from Mt Edgecombe? +
Poplar Lane is about 199.1 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R333.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R334.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R371.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R374.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Poplar Lane to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Empangeni
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
: Mt Edgecombe
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
Phoenix
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
uMhlanga
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
Umhlanga Ridge
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
La Lucia Ridge
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
Gateway
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
Millennium Way
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe
Sikhuni Close
From Poplar Lane To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Poplar Lane, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 43.9 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 86.8 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Same province
About 68.3 km Difference: 130.7 km
Durban to Ballito Same province
About 40.1 km Difference: 158.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 20.5 km

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