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Distance from Ulundi to Blanco

Ulundi to Blanco is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,439.7 km in roughly 17 hrs 13 min.

N Ulundi → Blanco
Road distance
1,439.7 km
894.6 mi • 777.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,063.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 13 min
Return: 34 hrs 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,410.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,421.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,684.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,706.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,180.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,195.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,542.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,571.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,184.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,204.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,661.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,698.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Blanco
10.3°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
7.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 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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1,439.7 km 17 hrs 13 min
Start Ulundi
Finish Blanco
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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
    6.1 km
  11. Turn left
    12.8 km
  12. Continue straight
    9.6 km
  13. Turn right
    3.0 km
  14. Turn left
    54.3 km
  15. Turn left
    45.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    26.3 km
  19. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  21. Turn left
    2.6 km
  22. Turn right
    12.6 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  24. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  25. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  27. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  28. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  29. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  30. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  31. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  32. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  34. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  35. Turn left
    172.4 km
  36. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  38. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  39. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  40. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  41. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  43. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  44. Turn left onto George Road
    0.2 km
  45. Turn right
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
720.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 36 min • 8 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ulundi → Blanco
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ulundi
Destination area Arrival
Blanco, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ulundi → Blanco
Ulundi Origin postcode
Not available
Blanco Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,067.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,146.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,163.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blanco → Ulundi
Ulundi ↔ Blanco
Ulundi to Johannesburg Related trip
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Ulundi to Pretoria Related trip
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Ulundi to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ulundi -28.29194, 31.42944
Midpoint
720.1 km
Total: 1,439.7 km
Midpoint 720.1 km
1,439.7 km 17 hrs 13 min
Destination Blanco -33.94450, 22.41283

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,439.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,879.5 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 720.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29194, 31.42944
Midpoint -29.55196, 26.05885
End -33.94450, 22.41283
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blanco
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Blanco
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blanco
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ulundi from Blanco? +
Ulundi is about 1,439.7 km from Blanco by road.
How long does it take from Ulundi to Blanco? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ulundi to Blanco 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 Ulundi to Blanco? +
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 Blanco? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,410.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,421.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,684.82 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,706.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ulundi to Blanco? +
Yes. There are 5 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

Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
From Ulundi To Blanco
: Harrismith
From Ulundi To Blanco
Bethlehem
From Ulundi To Blanco
: Bloemfontein
From Ulundi To Blanco
: Cape Town
From Ulundi To Blanco

Route Locations

Start area
Ulundi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blanco, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,067.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,146.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,163.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,201.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,261.2 km

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