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Distance from Umlazi to Theunissen

Umlazi to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 47 min.

N Umlazi → Theunissen
Road distance
566.0 km
M7 N2 N3 N5 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 47 min
Start point
Mlungisi Grove
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
407 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R947.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R951.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,055.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,064.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,250.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,256.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,392.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,403.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,644.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,652.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,832.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,847.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
292° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
112° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9525, 30.9003
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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566.0 km 6 hrs 47 min
Start Umlazi
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    8.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    10.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  15. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  21. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  23. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  26. Turn right
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
283.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 23 min • 3 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:39 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,365.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,490.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umlazi Start: Mlungisi Grove -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint
283.0 km
Total: 566.0 km
Midpoint 283.0 km
566.0 km 6 hrs 47 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 566.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,132.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.95250, 30.90028
Midpoint -28.37398, 29.32430
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Umlazi from Theunissen? +
Umlazi is about 566.0 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Umlazi to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umlazi 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 Umlazi 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 Umlazi to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R947.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R951.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,055.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,064.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umlazi 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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Towns along the route

Mlungisi Grove
From Umlazi To Theunissen
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umlazi To Theunissen
: Harrismith
From Umlazi To Theunissen
Bethlehem
From Umlazi To Theunissen

Route Locations

Start area
Umlazi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Theunissen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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