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Distance from Randburg to Qumbu

N Randburg → Qumbu
Road distance
814.5 km
Metro routes · M81 / N1
Randburg to Qumbu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 814.5 km in roughly 9 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
570.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 59 min
Return: 19 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
599 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,592.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,594.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,586.39
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,642.10
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,101.67
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,103.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,093.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,166.67
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,765.35
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,768.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,754.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,850.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0914, 28.0021
End coords Destination point
-31.1617, 28.8700
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Randburg Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Qumbu Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Randburg → Qumbu
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Car
814.5 km
9 hrs 59 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
814.5 km
~12 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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Start, destination and route line.

814.5 km 600 min
Start Randburg
Finish Qumbu
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Randburg to Qumbu via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Randburg to Qumbu via M81
    Metro arterial route M81
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Oak Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Philips Street
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Burke Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Bram Fischer Drive
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Road
    2.4 km
  11. Turn slight left towards M81
    0.3 km
  12. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    2.1 km
  13. Take the ramp slight right towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  23. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  24. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    152.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Hope Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
407.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 59 min • 4 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
135.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Qumbu
06:55 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,404.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R162.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,583.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randburg -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint
407.8 km
Total: 814.5 km
Midpoint 407.8 km
814.5 km 600 min
Destination Qumbu -31.16167, 28.87000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 814.5 km
Return-cycle span 1629 km
Traversal time 600 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 407.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09136, 28.00211
Midpoint -28.90551, 29.76887
End -31.16167, 28.87000
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Questions 9
How far is Randburg from Qumbu? +
Randburg is about 814.5 km from Qumbu by road.
How long does it take from Randburg to Qumbu? +
The drive usually takes about 600 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randburg to Qumbu 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 Randburg to Qumbu? +
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 Randburg to Qumbu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,592.84 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,594.60 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,586.39 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,642.10 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randburg to Qumbu? +
Yes. There are 33 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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