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Distance from Umhlanga to A30

N Umhlanga → A30
Road distance
1,019.2 km
Highway dominant · N17
Umhlanga to A30 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,019.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
621.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.64×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 12 min
Return: 24 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
732 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,050.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,059.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,048.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,147.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,706.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,716.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,703.20
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,832.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,560.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,574.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,556.85
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,727.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4643, 27.2137
End coords Destination point
-26.6829, 30.5215
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Umhlanga Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C A30 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Umhlanga → A30
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Car
1,019.2 km
12 hrs 12 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,019.2 km
~15 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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1,019.2 km 12 hrs 12 min
Start Umhlanga
Finish A30
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Destination
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  1. Directions from Umhlanga to A30 via N17
    National highway N17
  2. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    18.5 km
  4. Turn left
    11.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Church Street
    25.2 km
  6. Turn right
    11.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    74.8 km
  8. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  9. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  10. Turn left
    2.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  18. Turn right
    56.4 km
  19. Turn right
    2.5 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ A30 → Umhlanga Umhlanga to Johannesburg Umhlanga to Pretoria Umhlanga to Cape Town Umhlanga to Durban Johannesburg to A30 Pretoria to A30 Cape Town to A30
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
510.1 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
169.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
61%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A30
06:43 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,260.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R203.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,484.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint
510.1 km
Total: 1,019.2 km
Midpoint 510.1 km
1,019.2 km 12 hrs 12 min
Destination A30 -26.68286, 30.52153

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,019.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,038.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 510.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint -28.08525, 27.14372
End -26.68286, 30.52153
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga from A30? +
Umhlanga is about 1,019.2 km from A30 by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga to A30? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga to A30 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 to A30? +
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 to A30? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,050.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,059.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,048.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,147.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga to A30? +
Yes. There are 31 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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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Umhlanga To A30
Western Bypass
From Umhlanga To A30
ern Bypass
From Umhlanga To A30
: Springs
From Umhlanga To A30

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