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Distance from Umbilo to City Deep

Umbilo to City Deep is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 563.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min.

N Umbilo → City Deep
Road distance
563.5 km
350.1 mi • 304.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
498.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Return: 13 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R943.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R947.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,050.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,059.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,244.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,250.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,386.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,397.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,637.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,645.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,824.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,839.01
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for City Deep
9.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.2°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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563.5 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Umbilo
Finish City Deep
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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
    0.4 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
    251.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    55.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Johannesburg
    1.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    3.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    4.5 km
  19. Turn right
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
282.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umbilo → City Deep
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umbilo
Destination area Arrival
City Deep, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umbilo → City Deep
Umbilo Origin postcode
Not available
City Deep Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
270.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
287.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
191.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
City Deep → Umbilo
Umbilo ↔ City Deep
Umbilo to Johannesburg Related trip
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Umbilo to Pretoria Related trip
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Umbilo to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
282.1 km
Total: 563.5 km
Midpoint 282.1 km
563.5 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination City Deep -26.21518, 28.06390

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 563.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,126.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 282.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -28.32983, 29.25770
End -26.21518, 28.06390
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Main Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around City Deep
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around City Deep
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Umbilo from City Deep? +
Umbilo is about 563.5 km from City Deep by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo to City Deep? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo to City Deep 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 to City Deep? +
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 City Deep? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,050.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,059.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo to City Deep? +
Yes. There are 28 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 To City Deep
Mobeni
From Umbilo To City Deep
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umbilo To City Deep
: Johannesburg
From Umbilo To City Deep
Springs
From Umbilo To City Deep
: Heidelbergweg
From Umbilo To City Deep

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City Deep, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 270.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 287.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 191.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 324.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 408.3 km

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