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Distance from Sikhuni Close to Mashishing

Sikhuni Close to Mashishing is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 696.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 3 min.

N Sikhuni Close → Mashishing
Road distance
696.2 km
432.6 mi • 375.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 3 min
Return: 18 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,165.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,171.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,298.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,308.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,537.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,545.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,713.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,726.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,023.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,032.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,254.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,272.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mashishing
14.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
41%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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696.2 km 9 hrs 3 min
Start Sikhuni Close
Finish Mashishing
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left towards R102
    0.4 km
  7. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    1.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right
    12.5 km
  17. Turn left
    2.5 km
  18. Turn right
    254.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  20. Go straight
    101.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.3 km
  23. Continue left
    0.3 km
  24. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  27. Continue left
    49.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  29. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R693.00
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.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
348.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 31 min • 4 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sikhuni Close → Mashishing
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sikhuni Close, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Mashishing
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sikhuni Close → Mashishing
Sikhuni Close Origin postcode
Not available
Mashishing 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
403.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
419.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
323.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mashishing → Sikhuni Close
Sikhuni Close ↔ Mashishing
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sikhuni Close -29.73597, 31.04253
Midpoint
348.7 km
Total: 696.2 km
Midpoint 348.7 km
696.2 km 9 hrs 3 min
Destination Mashishing -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 696.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,392.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 348.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73597, 31.04253
Midpoint -27.82232, 29.95830
End -25.08861, 30.41972
Destination services

Available in Mashishing

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Mashishing
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mashishing
6
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Questions 9
How far is Sikhuni Close from Mashishing? +
Sikhuni Close is about 696.2 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Sikhuni Close to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sikhuni Close to Mashishing 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 Sikhuni Close to Mashishing? +
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 Sikhuni Close to Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,165.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,171.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,298.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,308.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sikhuni Close to Mashishing? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Port Shepstone
From Sikhuni Close To Mashishing
: Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg
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Durban
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: Ladysmith
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Bergville
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: Nelspruit
From Sikhuni Close To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Sikhuni Close To Mashishing

Route Locations

Start area
Sikhuni Close, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mashishing
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: 403.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 419.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 323.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 541.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 541.7 km

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