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Distance from Richards Bay to 1049

Richards Bay to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 536.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 34 min.

N Richards Bay → 1049
Road distance
536.2 km
333.1 mi • 289.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
422.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 34 min
Return: 13 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R897.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R901.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R999.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,007.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,184.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,189.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,319.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,329.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,558.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,565.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,735.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,749.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 49 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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536.2 km 6 hrs 34 min
Start Richards Bay
Finish 1049
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on John Ross Highway
    0.9 km
  2. Turn right onto East Central Arterial
    1.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto South East Central
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left
    7.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Mtubatuba
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    298.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    42.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    41.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  14. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richards Bay → 1049
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richards Bay
Destination area Arrival
1049, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richards Bay → 1049
Richards Bay Origin postcode
Not available
1049 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
259.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
243.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
163.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1049 → Richards Bay
Richards Bay ↔ 1049
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Route sheet

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Origin Richards Bay -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
268.3 km
Total: 536.2 km
Midpoint 268.3 km
536.2 km 6 hrs 34 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 536.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,072.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -27.20560, 31.09142
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Questions 9
How far is Richards Bay from 1049? +
Richards Bay is about 536.2 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay to 1049? +
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 Richards Bay to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R897.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R901.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R999.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,007.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay to 1049? +
Yes. There are 2 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

Central Arterial
From Richards Bay To 1049
Central
From Richards Bay To 1049
: Mtubatuba
From Richards Bay To 1049
: Emalahleni
From Richards Bay To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Richards Bay
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 259.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 243.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 163.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 381.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 381.0 km

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