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Distance from Richards Bay to Standerton

Richards Bay to Standerton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 437.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 24 min.

N Richards Bay → Standerton
Road distance
437.5 km
271.9 mi • 236.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 24 min
Return: 10 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R732.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R822.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R966.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R970.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,076.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,085.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,271.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,277.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,416.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,427.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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437.5 km 5 hrs 24 min
Start Richards Bay
Finish Standerton
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on John Ross Highway
    60.7 km
  2. Turn right
    150.5 km
  3. Turn left
    6.0 km
  4. Turn left
    23.1 km
  5. Turn right
    75.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Beyers Naude Street
    1.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Richards Bay → Standerton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Richards Bay
Destination area Arrival
Standerton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Richards Bay → Standerton
Richards Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Standerton 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
144.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
161.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
65.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Standerton → Richards Bay
Richards Bay ↔ Standerton
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richards Bay -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint
218.9 km
Total: 437.5 km
Midpoint 218.9 km
437.5 km 5 hrs 24 min
Destination Standerton -26.94333, 29.24361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 437.5 km
Return-cycle span 875.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.77079, 32.05778
Midpoint -27.78893, 30.75175
End -26.94333, 29.24361
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Standerton
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Standerton
1
  • Sasol
    Standerton, 2430, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Standerton
5
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How far is Richards Bay from Standerton? +
Richards Bay is about 437.5 km from Standerton by road.
How long does it take from Richards Bay to Standerton? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richards Bay to Standerton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richards Bay to Standerton? +
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 Standerton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R732.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R735.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R815.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R822.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richards Bay to Standerton? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Richards Bay
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Standerton
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: 144.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 161.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 65.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 282.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 283.0 km

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