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Distance from Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga

N Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal → Umhlanga
Road distance
638.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 638.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
438.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 29 min
End point
the fork
Return: 16 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
509 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,248.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,249.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,243.51
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,287.19
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,647.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,649.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,640.75
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,698.37
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,167.66
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,170.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,158.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,234.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
240° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
60° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.5240, 31.2008
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 19 °C Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal Light Rain View Forecast → 9 °C Umhlanga Cloudy View Forecast →
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Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal → Umhlanga
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Car
638.5 km
8 hrs 29 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
638.5 km
~9 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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638.5 km 8 hrs 29 min
Start Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Umhlanga
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  1. Directions from Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Douglas Crowe Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Douglas Crowe Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    0.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 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 15
Known total R366.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
319.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 14 min • 4 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umhlanga
07:07 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,668.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R127.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,809.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal -29.52402, 31.20079
Midpoint
319.4 km
Total: 638.5 km
Midpoint 319.4 km
638.5 km 8 hrs 29 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 638.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,277.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 319.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52402, 31.20079
Midpoint -30.74553, 29.42249
End -31.46427, 27.21368
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Questions 9
How far is Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal from Umhlanga? +
Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal is about 638.5 km from Umhlanga by road.
How long does it take from Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal 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 Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal 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 Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,284.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,289.94 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,283.51 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,345.11 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 4399 Kwazulu Natal to Umhlanga? +
Yes. There are 15 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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