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Distance from Springbok to Umbilo M5

Springbok to Umbilo M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,569.2 km in roughly 17 hrs 49 min.

N Springbok → Umbilo M5
Road distance
1,569.2 km
M7 N1 N3 N5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,263.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 49 min
Start point
Namakwa Street
End point
Cunningham Road
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1069 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,996.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,008.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,649.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,671.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,953.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,969.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,814.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,844.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,201.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,223.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,335.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,374.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
94° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
274° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6661, 17.8831
End coords Destination point
-29.8906, 30.9778
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,569.2 km 17 hrs 49 min
Start Springbok
Finish Umbilo M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Namakwa Street
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Namakwa Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    3.6 km
  4. Continue straight
    331.5 km
  5. Turn left
    39.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  8. Turn left
    281.6 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right
    66.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  28. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    13.9 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Durban
    0.4 km
  30. Continue straight onto Umbilo Road
    1.3 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Stellawood Road
    0.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Selborne Road
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight onto Lorraine Avenue
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left onto Cunningham Road
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Umbilo M5 → Springbok Springbok to Johannesburg Springbok to Pretoria Springbok to Cape Town Springbok to Durban Johannesburg to Umbilo M5 Pretoria to Umbilo M5 Cape Town to Umbilo M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
784.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 54 min • 8 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
261.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbilo M5
06:29 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,559.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R313.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,904.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springbok Start: Namakwa Street -29.66609, 17.88310
Midpoint
784.2 km
Total: 1,569.2 km
Midpoint 784.2 km
1,569.2 km 17 hrs 49 min
Destination Umbilo M5 End: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,569.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,138.3 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 784.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.66609, 17.88310
Midpoint -28.80496, 24.80027
End -29.89056, 30.97778
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M5
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    Durban, 4093, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Umbilo M5
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M5
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Umbilo M5
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Umbilo M5
1
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Questions 9
How far is Springbok from Umbilo M5? +
Springbok is about 1,569.2 km from Umbilo M5 by road.
How long does it take from Springbok to Umbilo M5? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springbok to Umbilo M5 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 Springbok to Umbilo M5? +
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 Springbok to Umbilo M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,996.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,008.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,649.22 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,671.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springbok to Umbilo M5? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Kroonstad
From Springbok To Umbilo M5
Maseru
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Western Bypass
From Springbok To Umbilo M5
: Senekal
From Springbok To Umbilo M5
Theunissen
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: Durban
From Springbok To Umbilo M5
: Queensburgh
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Pinetown
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New Germany
From Springbok To Umbilo M5
Umbilo
From Springbok To Umbilo M5

Route Locations

Start area
Springbok
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbilo M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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