Distance from Umgababa to Tshepiso

N Umgababa → Tshepiso

Road distance

556.9 km

Provincial mix · N2 / N3 / R28 / R51 / R59 / R603

Umgababa to Tshepiso is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

481.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 52 min

Start point

83522 Street

End point

Sekati Street

Return: 13 hrs 45 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

412 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,120.78

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,125.19

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

322° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

142° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.1358, 30.8318

End coords Destination point

-26.6753, 27.8700

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Umgababa Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Tshepiso Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Umgababa → Tshepiso

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Car

556.9 km

6 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

556.9 km

~8 hrs 34 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 64 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
🚗 70 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 1 hr 58 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Umgababa

Finish Tshepiso

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Umgababa to Tshepiso via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Umgababa to Tshepiso via R603 and R51 and R59 and R28

Provincial road routes R603R51R59R28
Head on 83522 Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto 83518 Street

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Durban

0.7 km
Merge slight right

3.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 km
Continue straight

210.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51

0.5 km
Turn left

0.7 km
Continue straight

71.1 km
Turn left onto Blackwood Street

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Ring Road

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Klip River Drive

0.9 km
Turn slight right

0.0 km
Turn right onto Houtkop Road

3.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.7 km
Turn right towards R59

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway

1.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Potchefstroom

0.6 km
Turn right onto Boy Louw Street

2.1 km
Turn left onto Theunis Kruger Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Mareka Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto Sekati Street

1.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R1,077.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

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 Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

278.8 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 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

92.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Tshepiso

06:52 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 29 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,327.99

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.39

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,450.52

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Umgababa Start: 83522 Street -30.13579, 30.83179

Midpoint

278.8 km

Total: 556.9 km

Midpoint 278.8 km

556.9 km 413 min

Destination Tshepiso End: Sekati Street -26.67528, 27.87000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 556.9 km

Return-cycle span 1113.8 km

Traversal time 413 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 278.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.13579, 30.83179

Midpoint -28.37777, 29.38801

End -26.67528, 27.87000

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Questions 9

How far is Umgababa from Tshepiso? +

Umgababa is about 556.9 km from Tshepiso by road.

How long does it take from Umgababa to Tshepiso? +

The drive usually takes about 413 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Umgababa to Tshepiso 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 Umgababa to Tshepiso? +

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 Umgababa to Tshepiso? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,125.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,119.57 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,173.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Umgababa to Tshepiso? +

Yes. There are 16 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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