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Distance from Ulundi to Steel Way

Ulundi to Steel Way is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.3 km in roughly 1 hr 28 min.

N Ulundi → Steel Way
Road distance
120.3 km
74.8 mi • 64.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
70.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.70×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 28 min
Return: 2 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R201.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R202.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R224.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R226.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R265.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R266.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R298.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R349.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R351.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R389.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R392.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.3 km 1 hr 28 min
Start Ulundi
Finish Steel Way
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Destination
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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
    18.1 km
  10. Continue left
    53.7 km
  11. Turn left
    45.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Gopalall Hurban Road
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Steel Way
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ulundi → Steel Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ulundi
Destination area Arrival
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ulundi → Steel Way
Ulundi Origin postcode
Not available
Steel Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Port Shepstone
3 other similar routes
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
8.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
34.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
52.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steel Way → Ulundi
Ulundi ↔ Steel Way
Ulundi to Johannesburg 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
60.2 km
Total: 120.3 km
Midpoint 60.2 km
120.3 km 1 hr 28 min
Destination Steel Way -28.77483, 31.89974

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 120.3 km
Return-cycle span 240.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 28 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.29194, 31.42944
Midpoint -28.64886, 31.46642
End -28.77483, 31.89974
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Steel Way
2
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steel Way
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
  • Boxer
    61 Tanner Road, Empangeni Rail, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    Empangeni
  • Quickshop
    112 Main Road, Empangeni
  • Boxer
    45 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    318 John Ross Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
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Questions 8
How far is Ulundi from Steel Way? +
Ulundi is about 120.3 km from Steel Way by road.
How long does it take from Ulundi to Steel Way? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ulundi to Steel Way in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ulundi to Steel Way? +
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 Steel Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R201.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R202.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R224.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R226.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ulundi to Steel Way? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Uphondolwendlovu Crescent
From Ulundi To Steel Way

Route Locations

Start area
Ulundi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 8.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 34.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 52.0 km
Durban to Ballito Overlapping province
About 40.1 km Difference: 80.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 34.2 km

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