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Distance from Richards Bay to A26

Richards Bay to A26 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 371.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 48 min.

N Richards Bay → A26
Road distance
371.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 48 min
Start point
John Ross Highway
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
288 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R621.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R623.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R691.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R697.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R819.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R823.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R912.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R920.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,078.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,083.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,201.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,210.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7708, 32.0578
End coords Destination point
-26.6861, 30.5200
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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371.0 km 4 hrs 48 min
Start Richards Bay
Finish A26
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.4 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left
    6.9 km
  14. Turn right
    8.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ A26 → Richards Bay Richards Bay to Johannesburg Richards Bay to Pretoria Richards Bay to Cape Town Richards Bay to Durban Johannesburg to A26 Pretoria to A26 Cape Town to A26
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
185.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A26
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,550.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R74.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,632.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richards Bay Start: John Ross Highway -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
185.7 km
Total: 371.0 km
Midpoint 185.7 km
371.0 km 4 hrs 48 min
Destination A26 -26.68610, 30.52000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 371.0 km
Return-cycle span 742.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 185.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -27.35525, 31.78750
End -26.68610, 30.52000
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Questions 9
How far is Richards Bay from A26? +
Richards Bay is about 371.0 km from A26 by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay to A26? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay to A26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay to A26? +
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 A26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R621.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R623.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R691.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R697.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay to A26? +
No tollgates are 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 A26
Central
From Richards Bay To A26
: Mtubatuba
From Richards Bay To A26

Route Locations

Start area
Richards Bay
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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