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Distance from Umlazi to P494

N Umlazi → P494
Road distance
202.6 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R102
Umlazi to P494 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 202.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
178.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 22 min
Start point
Mlungisi Grove
Return: 4 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
142 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R386.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R388.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R471.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R473.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R510.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R512.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R621.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R625.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R671.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R674.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R817.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R822.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9525, 30.9003
End coords Destination point
-28.6575, 31.9790
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Umlazi Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C P494 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Umlazi → P494
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Car
202.6 km
2 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
202.6 km
~3 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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202.6 km 143 min
Start Umlazi
Finish P494
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Directions from Umlazi to P494 via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Umlazi to P494 via R102
Provincial road route R102
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Mlungisi Grove
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Babakhulu Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    3.0 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Sibusiso Mdakane Drive
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Griffiths Mxenge Highway
    1.6 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R102
    0.4 km
  9. Go straight onto South Coast Road
    0.4 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N2
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    186.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Richards Bay
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    4.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 18
Known total R493.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
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 Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Routes ↩ P494 → Umlazi Umlazi to Johannesburg Umlazi to Pretoria Umlazi to Cape Town Umlazi to Durban Johannesburg to P494 Pretoria to P494 Cape Town to P494
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
101.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P494
06:31 – 17:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R846.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R891.27
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
101.4 km
Total: 202.6 km
Midpoint 101.4 km
202.6 km 143 min
Destination P494 -28.65754, 31.97902

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 202.6 km
Return-cycle span 405.2 km
Traversal time 143 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 101.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint -29.26197, 31.40493
End -28.65754, 31.97902
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Questions 9
How far is Umlazi from P494? +
Umlazi is about 202.6 km from P494 by road.
How long does it take from Umlazi to P494? +
The drive usually takes about 143 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umlazi to P494 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umlazi to P494? +
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 P494? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R386.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R388.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R471.08 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R473.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umlazi to P494? +
Yes. There are 18 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Umlazi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P494, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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