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Distance from Umlazi to D1297

N Umlazi → D1297
Road distance
306.9 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R102 / R66
Umlazi to D1297 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 306.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
183.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 1 min
Start point
Mlungisi Grove
Return: 8 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
241 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R600.12
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R600.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R597.69
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R618.68
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R791.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R792.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R788.62
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R816.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,041.87
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,043.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,037.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,074.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
356° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
176° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9525, 30.9003
End coords Destination point
-28.3079, 30.7679
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Umlazi Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C D1297 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Umlazi → D1297
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Car
306.9 km
4 hrs 1 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
306.9 km
~4 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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306.9 km 241 min
Start Umlazi
Finish D1297
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  1. Directions from Umlazi to D1297 via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Umlazi to D1297 via R102 and R66
    Provincial road routes R102R66
  3. Head on Mlungisi Grove
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Babakhulu Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    3.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.7 km
  8. Turn left onto Griffiths Mxenge Highway
    1.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards R102
    0.4 km
  11. Go straight onto South Coast Road
    0.4 km
  12. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    123.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left
    79.8 km
  16. Turn left
    22.5 km
  17. Turn right
    31.8 km
  18. Turn left
    37.0 km
  19. Turn right
    4.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R196.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ D1297 → Umlazi Umlazi to Johannesburg Umlazi to Pretoria Umlazi to Cape Town Umlazi to Durban Johannesburg to D1297 Pretoria to D1297 Cape Town to D1297
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Halfway point
153.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
59.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D1297
06:41 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,282.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,350.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umlazi Start: Mlungisi Grove -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint
153.6 km
Total: 306.9 km
Midpoint 153.6 km
306.9 km 241 min
Destination D1297 -28.30789, 30.76792

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 306.9 km
Return-cycle span 613.8 km
Traversal time 241 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint -28.92128, 31.50784
End -28.30789, 30.76792
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Questions 9
How far is Umlazi from D1297? +
Umlazi is about 306.9 km from D1297 by road.
How long does it take from Umlazi to D1297? +
The drive usually takes about 241 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umlazi to D1297 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umlazi to D1297? +
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 Umlazi to D1297? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R600.12 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R600.78 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R597.69 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R618.68 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umlazi to D1297? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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