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Distance from Umbilo to Eshowe

Umbilo to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 150.3 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min.

N Umbilo → Eshowe
Road distance
150.3 km
M5 M7 N2 R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
121.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
103 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R251.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R252.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R280.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R282.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R331.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R333.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R369.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R372.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R438.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R486.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R490.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
23° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
203° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

150.3 km 1 hr 43 min
Start Umbilo
Finish Eshowe
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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
    4.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp right towards N2: Stanger
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    113.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left
    27.7 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ Eshowe → Umbilo Umbilo to Johannesburg Umbilo to Pretoria Umbilo to Cape Town Umbilo to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
75.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
25.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:21 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R628.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R30.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R661.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
75.3 km
Total: 150.3 km
Midpoint 75.3 km
150.3 km 1 hr 43 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 150.3 km
Return-cycle span 300.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 43 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 75.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -29.37309, 31.30074
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 8
How far is Umbilo from Eshowe? +
Umbilo is about 150.3 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo to Eshowe? +
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 Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.61 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R280.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R282.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Eshowe
Mobeni
From Umbilo To Eshowe
: Stanger
From Umbilo To Eshowe
: Gingindlovu
From Umbilo To Eshowe
Ulundi
From Umbilo To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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