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Distance from Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,663.3 km in roughly 21 hrs 29 min.

N Umbilo M5 → Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Road distance
1,663.3 km
M5 M7 N1 N10 N3 N5 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,101.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 29 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
End point
Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1289 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,176.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,189.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,868.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,892.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,190.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,207.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,103.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,135.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,513.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,536.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,715.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,757.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-25.2854, 21.0783
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,663.3 km 21 hrs 29 min
Start Umbilo M5
Finish Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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Destination
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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
    0.4 km
  8. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  28. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  32. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    1.5 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
    0.1 km
  35. Turn left onto Swartmodder Street
    5.6 km
  36. Continue straight
    185.2 km
  37. Turn right
    59.7 km
  38. Turn left
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right onto Nossob Road
    48.3 km
  40. Turn left
    2.2 km
  41. Turn left onto Nossob Road
    108.7 km
  42. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  43. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  44. Continue straight onto Union's End Road
    2.5 km
  45. Turn slight right onto Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route
    54.5 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park → Umbilo M5 Umbilo M5 to Johannesburg Umbilo M5 to Pretoria Umbilo M5 to Cape Town Umbilo M5 to Durban Johannesburg to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Pretoria to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Cape Town to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
831.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 44 min • 10 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
119.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
276.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
89.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
07:02 – 18:01
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,952.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R332.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,318.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo M5 Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
831.8 km
Total: 1,663.3 km
Midpoint 831.8 km
1,663.3 km 21 hrs 29 min
Destination Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park End: Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route -25.28539, 21.07833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,663.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,326.7 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 831.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -28.72144, 24.36807
End -25.28539, 21.07833
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Questions 9
How far is Umbilo M5 from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? +
Umbilo M5 is about 1,663.3 km from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 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 Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? +
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 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,176.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,189.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,868.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,892.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo M5 to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Bluff
From Umbilo M5 To Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Mobeni
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: Pietermaritzburg
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: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
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Kimberley
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: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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Namibia
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Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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