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Distance from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni

N Sikhuni Close → Mbekweni
Road distance
573.7 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R102
Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 573.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 15 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
350.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 15 min
Start point
Sikhuni Close
Return: 16 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
495 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,154.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,159.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,153.28
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,208.64
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,523.33
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,529.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,521.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,594.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,004.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,012.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,002.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,098.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
257° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
77° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.7360, 31.0425
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Sikhuni Close Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Mbekweni Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sikhuni Close → Mbekweni
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Car
573.7 km
8 hrs 15 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
573.7 km
~8 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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573.7 km 495 min
Start Sikhuni Close
Finish Mbekweni
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  1. Directions from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni via R102
    Provincial road route R102
  3. Head on Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    3.2 km
  8. Turn left towards R102
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    130.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right
    129.9 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  19. Turn left
    2.8 km
  20. Turn left onto The Avenue
    67.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Station Road
    13.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    19.4 km
  24. Continue slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight right
    1.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    28.2 km
  28. Turn slight right
    14.7 km
  29. Turn right
    9.1 km
  30. Turn slight left
    39.7 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork
    83.6 km
  32. Turn left
    0.4 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    8.9 km
  35. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  36. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  37. Turn right
    4.7 km
  38. Turn left
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right
    0.7 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  41. Turn right
    0.3 km
  42. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left
    0.2 km
  44. Turn right
    0.1 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Mbekweni → Sikhuni Close Sikhuni Close to Johannesburg Sikhuni Close to Pretoria Sikhuni Close to Cape Town Sikhuni Close to Durban Johannesburg to Mbekweni Pretoria to Mbekweni Cape Town to Mbekweni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
287.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni
07:02 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,398.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,524.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sikhuni Close Start: Sikhuni Close -29.73597, 31.04253
Midpoint
287.0 km
Total: 573.7 km
Midpoint 287.0 km
573.7 km 495 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 573.7 km
Return-cycle span 1147.4 km
Traversal time 495 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 287.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73597, 31.04253
Midpoint -30.51065, 29.30566
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Questions 9
How far is Sikhuni Close from Mbekweni? +
Sikhuni Close is about 573.7 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 495 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni? +
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 Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,154.52 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,159.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,153.28 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,208.64 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sikhuni Close to Mbekweni? +
Yes. There are 8 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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