Distance from Qudeni to Arcadia

N Qudeni → Arcadia

Road distance

756.3 km

Metro routes · M18 / N6

Qudeni to Arcadia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 756.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 33 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

565.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.34×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 33 min

End point

Tilney Street

Return: 21 hrs 7 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

633 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

71.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

11 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,521.98

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,527.97

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

209° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

29° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.6078, 30.8647

End coords Destination point

-33.0083, 27.9050

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Qudeni Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Arcadia Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Qudeni → Arcadia

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Car

756.3 km

10 hrs 33 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

756.3 km

~11 hrs 38 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 115 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB → ELS (59 min)
🚗 8 km from East London Airport
↑ 5 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Qudeni

Finish Arcadia

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Qudeni to Arcadia via N6

National highway N6
Directions from Qudeni to Arcadia via M18

Metro arterial route M18
Start your journey

11.1 km
Continue slight right

7.7 km
Turn left

20.1 km
Turn slight left

1.9 km
Go straight

24.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right

34.3 km
Turn left

69.0 km
Turn left onto Chota Motala Road

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

1.9 km
Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

1.6 km
Turn right onto Alexandra Road

2.5 km
Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road

142.1 km
Take the ramp right

0.5 km
Merge slight right

211.8 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

4.1 km
Continue straight onto Valley Road

0.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards M18: North End

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Thornburn Terrace

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Graham Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Graham Road

0.3 km
Continue left onto Recreation Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Tilney Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Arcadia → Qudeni Qudeni to Johannesburg Qudeni to Pretoria Qudeni to Cape Town Qudeni to Durban Johannesburg to Arcadia Pretoria to Arcadia Cape Town to Arcadia

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

378.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 16 min • 5 hrs 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

54.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

125.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Arcadia

07:06 – 17:07

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 10 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,161.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.13

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R151.26

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,327.73

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 Qudeni -28.60778, 30.86472

Midpoint

378.5 km

Total: 756.3 km

Midpoint 378.5 km

756.3 km 634 min

Destination Arcadia End: Tilney Street -33.00833, 27.90500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 756.3 km

Return-cycle span 1512.6 km

Traversal time 634 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 378.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60778, 30.86472

Midpoint -30.71943, 29.43255

End -33.00833, 27.90500

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Qudeni from Arcadia? +

Qudeni is about 756.3 km from Arcadia by road.

How long does it take from Qudeni to Arcadia? +

The drive usually takes about 634 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Qudeni to Arcadia 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 Qudeni to Arcadia? +

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 Qudeni to Arcadia? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,521.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,527.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,520.35 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,593.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Qudeni to Arcadia? +

No tollgates are 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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