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Distance from Richem N2 to Umhlanga

N Richem N2 → Umhlanga
Road distance
757.0 km
Highway dominant · N2
Richem N2 to Umhlanga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 757.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
540.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 47 min
Start point
Bormann Road
End point
the fork
Return: 19 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
587 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,480.35
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,481.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,474.35
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,526.13
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,953.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,955.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,945.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,013.65
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,570.05
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,572.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,559.64
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,649.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
235° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
55° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7668, 31.8904
End coords Destination point
-31.4643, 27.2137
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Richem N2 Rain View Forecast → 11 °C Umhlanga Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Richem N2 → Umhlanga
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Car
757.0 km
9 hrs 47 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
757.0 km
~11 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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757.0 km 9 hrs 47 min
Start Richem N2
Finish Umhlanga
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Richem N2 to Umhlanga via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Bormann Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Mcdivitt Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Farewell Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto President Swart Avenue
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right
    3.3 km
  7. Turn right towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    145.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right
    267.5 km
  12. Turn right
    61.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Rugby Street
    67.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Maclear Road
    61.7 km
  16. Turn left
    1.6 km
  17. Turn right
    7.4 km
  18. Turn slight right
    3.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R774.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Routes ↩ Umhlanga → Richem N2 Richem N2 to Johannesburg Richem N2 to Pretoria Richem N2 to Cape Town Richem N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Umhlanga Pretoria to Umhlanga Cape Town to Umhlanga
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
378.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 53 min • 4 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
125.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umhlanga
07:07 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,164.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R151.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,330.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richem N2 Start: Bormann Road -28.76683, 31.89044
Midpoint
378.7 km
Total: 757.0 km
Midpoint 378.7 km
757.0 km 9 hrs 47 min
Destination Umhlanga End: the fork -31.46427, 27.21368

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 757.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,514.0 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 378.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.76683, 31.89044
Midpoint -30.51891, 29.73457
End -31.46427, 27.21368
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Questions 9
How far is Richem N2 from Umhlanga? +
Richem N2 is about 757.0 km from Umhlanga by road.
How long does it take from Richem N2 to Umhlanga? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richem N2 to Umhlanga in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Richem N2 to Umhlanga? +
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 Richem N2 to Umhlanga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,523.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,529.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,521.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,594.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richem N2 to Umhlanga? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Richem N2 To Umhlanga
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