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Distance from Umhlanga to Kroonstad

Umhlanga to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 560.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 50 min.

N Umhlanga → Kroonstad
Road distance
560.9 km
348.5 mi • 302.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
423.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 50 min
Return: 13 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R939.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R943.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,046.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,054.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,238.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,244.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,380.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,391.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,630.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,637.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,816.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,830.74
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 5 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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560.9 km 6 hrs 50 min
Start Umhlanga
Finish Kroonstad
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right
    18.5 km
  3. Turn left
    11.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Church Street
    25.2 km
  5. Turn right
    11.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    74.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  8. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  9. Turn left
    2.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    220.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Doornkloof
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Reitz Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Bukes Street
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Marais Street
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Street
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
280.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 25 min • 3 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga → Kroonstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Kroonstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga → Kroonstad
Umhlanga Origin postcode
Not available
Kroonstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
188.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
267.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
284.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kroonstad → Umhlanga
Umhlanga ↔ Kroonstad
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint
280.9 km
Total: 560.9 km
Midpoint 280.9 km
560.9 km 6 hrs 50 min
Destination Kroonstad -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 560.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,121.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 280.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint -29.70174, 26.18438
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga from Kroonstad? +
Umhlanga is about 560.9 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga to Kroonstad 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 Kroonstad? +
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 Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R939.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R943.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,046.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,054.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Umhlanga To Kroonstad
Doornkloof
From Umhlanga To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 188.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 267.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 284.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 322.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 382.4 km

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