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Distance from Richmond to P580 N1

N Richmond → P580 N1
Road distance
1039.1 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R603 / R612
Richmond to P580 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,039.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 38 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
651.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 38 min
Return: 23 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
698 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,032.00
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,034.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,023.77
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,094.84
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,681.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,684.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,670.25
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,764.03
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,527.77
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,531.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,513.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,636.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-30.3209, 30.6537
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Richmond Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C P580 N1 Light Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Richmond → P580 N1
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Car
1039.1 km
11 hrs 38 min
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Two-wheeler
1039.1 km
~15 hrs 59 min
65 km/h avg
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814 km flight
~10 hrs 23 min
🚗 322 km to George Airport
✈ GRJ → MGH (1 hr 37 min)
🚗 78 km from Margate Airport
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1039.1 km 699 min
Start Richmond
Finish P580 N1
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Richmond to P580 N1 via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Richmond to P580 N1 via R603 and R612
    Provincial road routes R603R612
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    468.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  14. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    28.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R612: Pennington
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right
    7.5 km
  18. Turn left
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R719.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ P580 N1 → Richmond Richmond to Johannesburg Richmond to Pretoria Richmond to Cape Town Richmond to Durban Johannesburg to P580 N1 Pretoria to P580 N1 Cape Town to P580 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
519.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 49 min • 5 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
74.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
172.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P580 N1
06:46 – 17:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,343.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R207.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,572.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
519.8 km
Total: 1039.1 km
Midpoint 519.8 km
1039.1 km 699 min
Destination P580 N1 -30.32091, 30.65372

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1039.1 km
Return-cycle span 2078.2 km
Traversal time 699 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 519.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -28.39461, 27.48075
End -30.32091, 30.65372
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from P580 N1? +
Richmond is about 1039.1 km from P580 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to P580 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 699 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to P580 N1 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 Richmond to P580 N1? +
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 Richmond to P580 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,032.00 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,034.24 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,023.77 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,094.84 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to P580 N1? +
Yes. There are 11 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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