Distance from Umhlali to Salt Rock

N Umhlali → Salt Rock

Road distance

3.9 km

Umhlali to Salt Rock is a short everyday drive, covering about 3.9 km in roughly 6 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

3.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.19×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 min

Return: 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

6 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

38.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R7.92

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R7.96

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

146° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

326° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.4773, 31.2181

End coords Destination point

-29.5021, 31.2371

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R12 - R20

Umhlali → Salt Rock

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 21 °C Umhlali Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Salt Rock Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Umhlali → Salt Rock

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Car

3.9 km

6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

3.9 km

~5 min

42 km/h avg

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Walking

3.9 km

47 min

5 km/h average

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Umhlali

Finish Salt Rock

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.0 km
Continue straight onto Basil Hulett Drive

0.9 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

2.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 min • 3 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

0.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

0.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

0.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Salt Rock

06:45 – 17:02

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:54

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

7 hrs 23 min

SunriseDawn break

06:45

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R16.46

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.08

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R0.79

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R17.33

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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 Umhlali -29.47731, 31.21813

Midpoint

2.0 km

Total: 3.9 km

Midpoint 2.0 km

3.9 km 6 min

Destination Salt Rock -29.50207, 31.23708

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 3.9 km

Return-cycle span 7.8 km

Traversal time 6 min

Maneuver count 6

Maneuver density 152.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 2.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.47731, 31.21813

Midpoint -29.48663, 31.23351

End -29.50207, 31.23708

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Questions 8

How far is Umhlali from Salt Rock? +

Umhlali is about 3.9 km from Salt Rock by road.

How long does it take from Umhlali to Salt Rock? +

The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Umhlali to Salt Rock in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Umhlali to Salt Rock? +

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 Umhlali to Salt Rock? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R7.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7.92 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R8.30 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Umhlali to Salt Rock? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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