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Distance from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen

N Umhlanga Rocks R102 → Theunissen
Road distance
569.4 km
Highway dominant · M41 / N2 / N3 / N5
Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 569.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 13 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,113.54
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,114.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,109.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,147.98
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,469.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,470.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,463.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,514.69
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,933.23
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,935.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,925.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,993.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
288° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
108° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7300, 31.0828
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Umhlanga Rocks R102 → Theunissen
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Car
569.4 km
6 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
569.4 km
~8 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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569.4 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Umhlanga Rocks R102
Finish Theunissen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen via N2 and N3 and N5
    National highway route N2N3N5
  2. Directions from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen via M41
    Metro arterial route M41
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Chartwell Drive
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Lighthouse Road
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    1.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Umhlanga Rocks Drive
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right towards M41: Mt Edgecombe
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Durban
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    15.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  20. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  24. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  26. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  27. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Routes ↩ Theunissen → Umhlanga Rocks R102 Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Johannesburg Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Pretoria Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Cape Town Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Durban Johannesburg to Theunissen Pretoria to Theunissen Cape Town to Theunissen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
284.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:57 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,380.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,505.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga Rocks R102 -29.73000, 31.08278
Midpoint
284.7 km
Total: 569.4 km
Midpoint 284.7 km
569.4 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 569.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,138.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 284.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.73000, 31.08278
Midpoint -28.36933, 29.33773
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga Rocks R102 from Theunissen? +
Umhlanga Rocks R102 is about 569.4 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen 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 Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen? +
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 Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,113.54 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,114.77 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,109.03 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,147.98 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga Rocks R102 to Theunissen? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Mt Edgecombe
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: Durban
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King Shake Int
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: Pietermaritzburg
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: Harrismith
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