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Distance from Springs to Ncambedlana

N Springs → Ncambedlana
Road distance
824.9 km
Highway dominant · N3
Springs to Ncambedlana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 824.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
591.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 21 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
2nd Avenue
Return: 20 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
621 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,613.18
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,614.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,606.64
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,663.07
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,128.50
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,130.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,119.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,194.33
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,800.66
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,803.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,789.31
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,887.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
177° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
357° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-31.5649, 28.8107
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 9 °C Springs Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Ncambedlana Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Springs → Ncambedlana
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Car
824.9 km
10 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
824.9 km
~12 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Springs to Ncambedlana

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Schools & education 1.8 km

James Kobi Junior Secondary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 2.6 km

St John's College

50 Callaway Street, Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 2.6 km

Mennonite Bible School

1 Callaway Street, Mthatha, 5100
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Schools & education 2.9 km

St Joseph's Junior Secondary School

2nd Avenue, Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Supermarkets 3.0 km

Shoprite

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape
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Fuel stations 3.3 km

Shell

Mthatha, 5100, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 3.3 km

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100
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Banks 3.3 km

FNB

76 York Road
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Banks 3.4 km

ABSA

60 Sutherland Drive
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Supermarkets 3.6 km

Superspar

Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100
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Schools & education 3.7 km

Ntilini Full Service School

Mthatha, 5160, Eastern Cape
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Schools & education 3.9 km

Umtata High School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Shopping malls 3.9 km

Mthatha Plaza

35 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha, 5100
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Convenience store 4.1 km

Quickshop

Mthatha
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Schools & education 4.1 km

Transkei Primary School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Car services 4.2 km

Mag-Rite

65 Nelson Mandela Drive
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Convenience store 4.3 km

Quickshop

71 Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha
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Schools & education 4.6 km

Vela Private School

Mthatha, 5099, Eastern Cape
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Convenience store 5.2 km

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100
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Convenience store 6.7 km

Quickshop

Mthatha
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824.9 km 10 hrs 21 min
Start Springs
Finish Ncambedlana
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Springs to Ncambedlana via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Wit Road
    30.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  17. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    207.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
    1.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R1,285.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
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
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 ↩ Ncambedlana → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Ncambedlana Pretoria to Ncambedlana Cape Town to Ncambedlana
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
413.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 10 min • 5 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ncambedlana
06:56 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,448.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R164.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,629.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
413.0 km
Total: 824.9 km
Midpoint 413.0 km
824.9 km 10 hrs 21 min
Destination Ncambedlana End: 2nd Avenue -31.56486, 28.81070

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 824.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,649.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 413.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -29.25671, 30.02041
End -31.56486, 28.81070
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Springs from Ncambedlana? +
Springs is about 824.9 km from Ncambedlana by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Ncambedlana? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Ncambedlana 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 Springs to Ncambedlana? +
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 Springs to Ncambedlana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,613.18 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,614.96 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,606.64 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,663.07 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Ncambedlana? +
Yes. There are 18 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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