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Distance from Richards Bay to Nseleni

Richards Bay to Nseleni is a short everyday drive, covering about 14.0 km in roughly 20 min.

N Richards Bay → Nseleni
Road distance
14.0 km
8.7 mi • 7.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
12.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
8
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 min
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
40.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R23.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R23.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R26.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R30.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R34.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R34.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R40.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R40.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R45.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R45.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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14.0 km 20 min
Start Richards Bay
Finish Nseleni
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Destination
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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. Continue straight
    3.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Umviyo Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Uqhume Street
    0.2 km
  8. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 min • 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richards Bay → Nseleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richards Bay
Destination area Arrival
Nseleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richards Bay → Nseleni
Richards Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Nseleni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pietermaritzburg to Howick
3 other similar routes
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
5.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
26.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
54.4 km
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Nseleni → Richards Bay
Richards Bay ↔ Nseleni
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richards Bay -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
7.0 km
Total: 14.0 km
Midpoint 7.0 km
14.0 km 20 min
Destination Nseleni -28.66472, 32.02222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 14.0 km
Return-cycle span 28.0 km
Traversal time 20 min
Maneuver count 8
Maneuver density 57.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -28.72128, 32.03353
End -28.66472, 32.02222
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nseleni
6
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Questions 8
How far is Richards Bay from Nseleni? +
Richards Bay is about 14.0 km from Nseleni by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay to Nseleni? +
The drive usually takes about 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay to Nseleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay to Nseleni? +
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 Nseleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R23.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R23.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R26.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R26.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay to Nseleni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Richards Bay
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nseleni
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.

Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 5.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 26.1 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 54.4 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 0.8 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 5.9 km

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