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Distance from Umbumbulu to D966

N Umbumbulu → D966
Road distance
889.5 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Umbumbulu to D966 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 889.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
738.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Return: 24 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
722 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,739.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,741.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,732.42
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,793.26
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,295.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,297.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,285.83
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,366.11
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,019.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,023.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,007.67
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,113.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
296° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
116° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9877, 30.7036
End coords Destination point
-26.8618, 24.0353
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Umbumbulu Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C D966 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Umbumbulu → D966
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Car
889.5 km
12 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
889.5 km
~13 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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889.5 km 722 min
Start Umbumbulu
Finish D966
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Umbumbulu to D966 via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Umbumbulu Road
    5.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  14. Turn right
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right
    94.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    5.9 km
  17. Turn right
    5.8 km
  18. Turn left
    1.5 km
  19. Turn left
    0.9 km
  20. Turn right
    80.5 km
  21. Turn right
    38.2 km
  22. Merge slight right
    2.1 km
  23. Turn right onto West Street
    118.7 km
  24. Continue straight
    5.3 km
  25. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    46.9 km
  26. Turn right
    24.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  28. Turn left
    6.9 km
  29. Turn left
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left
    2.5 km
  31. Turn right
    10.5 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ D966 → Umbumbulu Umbumbulu to Johannesburg Umbumbulu to Pretoria Umbumbulu to Cape Town Umbumbulu to Durban Johannesburg to D966 Pretoria to D966 Cape Town to D966
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
444.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
64.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D966
07:05 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,718.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R177.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,913.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint
444.8 km
Total: 889.5 km
Midpoint 444.8 km
889.5 km 722 min
Destination D966 -26.86183, 24.03532

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 889.5 km
Return-cycle span 1779 km
Traversal time 722 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 444.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint -28.32701, 27.59236
End -26.86183, 24.03532
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Questions 9
How far is Umbumbulu from D966? +
Umbumbulu is about 889.5 km from D966 by road.
How long does it take from Umbumbulu to D966? +
The drive usually takes about 722 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbumbulu to D966 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 to D966? +
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 to D966? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,739.46 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,741.39 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,732.42 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,793.26 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbumbulu to D966? +
Yes. There are 12 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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