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Distance from Regal Crescent to Nigel

Regal Crescent to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 1 min.

N Regal Crescent → Nigel
Road distance
518.0 km
321.9 mi • 279.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
443.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 1 min
Return: 12 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R867.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R871.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R965.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R973.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,144.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,149.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,274.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,284.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,505.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,512.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,677.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,690.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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518.0 km 6 hrs 1 min
Start Regal Crescent
Finish Nigel
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Regal Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp left onto Regent Street
    0.0 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Regent Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Regent Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  14. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  16. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 0 min • 3 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Regal Crescent → Nigel
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Regal Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Nigel
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Regal Crescent → Nigel
Regal Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Nigel Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
225.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
241.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
145.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nigel → Regal Crescent
Regal Crescent ↔ Nigel
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Regal Crescent -29.80001, 30.87339
Midpoint
259.4 km
Total: 518.0 km
Midpoint 259.4 km
518.0 km 6 hrs 1 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 518.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,036.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80001, 30.87339
Midpoint -28.36953, 29.33758
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Regal Crescent from Nigel? +
Regal Crescent is about 518.0 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Regal Crescent to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Regal Crescent to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Regal Crescent to Nigel? +
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 Regal Crescent to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R867.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R871.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R965.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R973.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Regal Crescent to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 24 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Regal Crescent To Nigel
: Nigel
From Regal Crescent To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Regal Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 225.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 241.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 145.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 362.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 279.4 km

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