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Distance from Umbilo to Bluff N3

Umbilo to Bluff N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 157.6 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.

N Umbilo → Bluff N3
Road distance
157.6 km
M4 M5 M7 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R300.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R302.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R366.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R368.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R397.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R398.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R483.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R486.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R522.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R524.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R636.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R640.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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157.6 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Umbilo
Finish Bluff N3
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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
    40.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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 ↩ Bluff N3 → Umbilo Umbilo to Johannesburg Umbilo to Pretoria Umbilo to Cape Town Umbilo to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N3 Pretoria to Bluff N3 Cape Town to Bluff N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N3
06:33 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R658.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R693.55
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 Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
78.9 km
Total: 157.6 km
Midpoint 78.9 km
157.6 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Bluff N3 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 157.6 km
Return-cycle span 315.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 10.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -30.47883, 30.63430
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N3
1
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Questions 8
How far is Umbilo from Bluff N3? +
Umbilo is about 157.6 km from Bluff N3 by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo to Bluff N3? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo to Bluff N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo to Bluff N3? +
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 to Bluff N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R300.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R302.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R366.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R368.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo to Bluff N3? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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 To Bluff N3
Mobeni
From Umbilo To Bluff N3
: Coast
From Umbilo To Bluff N3
City
From Umbilo To Bluff N3
: Port Shepstone
From Umbilo To Bluff N3

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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