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Distance from Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia

Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Umbumbulu N3 → Namibia
Road distance
557.3 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
502.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
End point
Namibia Drive
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
386 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,064.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,068.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,295.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,303.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,403.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,409.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,709.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,720.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,847.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,854.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,249.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,263.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9877, 30.7035
End coords Destination point
-26.0911, 28.1142
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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557.3 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Umbumbulu N3
Finish Namibia
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Umbumbulu Road
    5.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    74.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto London Road
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto London Road
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Lenin Drive
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Far East Bank Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Far East Bank Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto South Africa Avenue
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Namibia Drive
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Namibia → Umbumbulu N3 Umbumbulu N3 to Johannesburg Umbumbulu N3 to Pretoria Umbumbulu N3 to Cape Town Umbumbulu N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Namibia Pretoria to Namibia Cape Town to Namibia
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.1 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Namibia
06:35 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,329.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,451.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbumbulu N3 -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint
279.1 km
Total: 557.3 km
Midpoint 279.1 km
557.3 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Namibia End: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 557.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,114.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint -28.29426, 29.13600
End -26.09110, 28.11420
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Namibia
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Namibia
6
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Questions 9
How far is Umbumbulu N3 from Namibia? +
Umbumbulu N3 is about 557.3 km from Namibia by road.
How long does it take from Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia 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 Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia? +
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 Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,064.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,068.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,295.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,303.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbumbulu N3 to Namibia? +
Yes. There are 30 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Alexandra
From Umbumbulu N3 To Namibia

Route Locations

Start area
Umbumbulu N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Namibia, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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