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Distance from Umbumbulu to Fourways

Umbumbulu to Fourways is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 575.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 38 min.

N Umbumbulu → Fourways
Road distance
575.3 km
M81 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
516.1 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 38 min
End point
Myrtle Road
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
398 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,098.54
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,103.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,337.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,346.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,449.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,455.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,765.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,776.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,907.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,915.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,322.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,337.23
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9877, 30.7035
End coords Destination point
-26.0045, 28.0042
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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575.3 km 6 hrs 38 min
Start Umbumbulu
Finish Fourways
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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
    89.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    3.4 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Uranium Street
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Bush Willow Street
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Coral Tree Crescent
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Myrtle Road
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ Fourways → Umbumbulu Umbumbulu to Johannesburg Umbumbulu to Pretoria Umbumbulu to Cape Town Umbumbulu to Durban Johannesburg to Fourways Pretoria to Fourways Cape Town to Fourways
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
288.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
95.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fourways
06:35 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,404.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R115.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,531.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint
288.1 km
Total: 575.3 km
Midpoint 288.1 km
575.3 km 6 hrs 38 min
Destination Fourways End: Myrtle Road -26.00447, 28.00424

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 575.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,150.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 288.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.98772, 30.70355
Midpoint -28.23526, 29.11502
End -26.00447, 28.00424
Destination services

Available in Fourways

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Fourways
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Fourways
1
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Fourways
3
  • ABSA
    Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Fourways
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fourways
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Fourways
4
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Questions 9
How far is Umbumbulu from Fourways? +
Umbumbulu is about 575.3 km from Fourways by road.
How long does it take from Umbumbulu to Fourways? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbumbulu to Fourways 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 Fourways? +
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 Fourways? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,098.54 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,103.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,337.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,346.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbumbulu to Fourways? +
Yes. There are 33 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

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From Umbumbulu To Fourways
Coral Tree Crescent
From Umbumbulu To Fourways

Route Locations

Start area
Umbumbulu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fourways
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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