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Distance from Ulundi to 72

N Ulundi → 72
Road distance
269.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Start point
Bhambatha Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
221 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R514.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R516.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R626.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R630.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R678.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R681.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R826.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R832.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R893.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R897.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,088.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,094.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2919, 31.4294
End coords Destination point
-26.8157, 30.4472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ulundi to 72 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min.
Travel modes
Ulundi → 72
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Car
269.5 km
3 hrs 41 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
269.5 km
~4 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
270 km
↑ 1 hr 9 min faster
Flight time
32 min
With airport
~2 hrs 32 min
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269.5 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Ulundi
Finish 72
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bhambatha Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Chief ET Xolo Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto King Zwelithini Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Princess Magogo Street
    0.0 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  9. Go straight
    18.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    96.8 km
  11. Turn left
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  13. Turn left
    45.2 km
  14. Continue left
    1.1 km
  15. Turn right
    48.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    5.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    42.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 72 → Ulundi Ulundi to Johannesburg Ulundi to Pretoria Ulundi to Cape Town Ulundi to Durban Johannesburg to 72 Pretoria to 72 Cape Town to 72
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Halfway point
134.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 72
06:30 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,126.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,185.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ulundi Start: Bhambatha Street -28.29194, 31.42944
Midpoint
134.9 km
Total: 269.5 km
Midpoint 134.9 km
269.5 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination 72 -26.81568, 30.44717

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 269.5 km
Return-cycle span 539.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29194, 31.42944
Midpoint -27.69390, 30.72901
End -26.81568, 30.44717
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Ulundi from 72? +
Ulundi is about 269.5 km from 72 by road.
How long does it take from Ulundi to 72? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ulundi to 72 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ulundi to 72? +
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 Ulundi to 72? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R514.60 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R516.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R626.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R630.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ulundi to 72? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
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Route Locations

Start area
Ulundi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
72, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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