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Distance from Umbilo M5 to Coast N5

Umbilo M5 to Coast N5 is a practical regional trip, covering about 132.9 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.

N Umbilo M5 → Coast N5
Road distance
132.9 km
M4 M5 M7 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
119.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
End point
Ray Nkonyeni Road
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
97 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R253.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R254.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R309.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R310.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R334.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R336.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R407.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R410.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R440.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R442.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R536.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R539.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-30.8102, 30.3308
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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132.9 km 1 hr 37 min
Start Umbilo M5
Finish Coast N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight right towards M5: Bluff
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    6.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  14. Go straight
    6.0 km
  15. Go straight
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    2.4 km
  17. Turn sharp left
    3.6 km
  18. Turn right
    2.2 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Ray Nkonyeni Road
    1.9 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R306.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Routes ↩ Coast N5 → Umbilo M5 Umbilo M5 to Johannesburg Umbilo M5 to Pretoria Umbilo M5 to Cape Town Umbilo M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Coast N5 Pretoria to Coast N5 Cape Town to Coast N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
66.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Coast N5
06:33 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R555.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R26.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R584.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo M5 Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
66.5 km
Total: 132.9 km
Midpoint 66.5 km
132.9 km 1 hr 37 min
Destination Coast N5 End: Ray Nkonyeni Road -30.81018, 30.33083

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 132.9 km
Return-cycle span 265.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 37 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 16.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 66.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -30.37515, 30.66517
End -30.81018, 30.33083
Destination services

Available in Coast N5

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Coast N5
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Coast N5
1
  • PEP
    Margate, 4275, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Coast N5
1
  • Shell
    249 Marine Drive, 4276, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Coast N5
4
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Questions 8
How far is Umbilo M5 from Coast N5? +
Umbilo M5 is about 132.9 km from Coast N5 by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo M5 to Coast N5? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo M5 to Coast N5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo M5 to Coast N5? +
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 Umbilo M5 to Coast N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R253.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R254.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R309.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R310.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo M5 to Coast N5? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bluff
From Umbilo M5 To Coast N5
Mobeni
From Umbilo M5 To Coast N5
: Coast
From Umbilo M5 To Coast N5
City
From Umbilo M5 To Coast N5
: Port Shepstone
From Umbilo M5 To Coast N5

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Coast N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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