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Distance from Wadeville to Umbumbulu

Wadeville to Umbumbulu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 14 min.

N Wadeville → Umbumbulu
Road distance
535.6 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
482.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 14 min
Start point
Lantana Road
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
374 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R896.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R900.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R998.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,006.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,183.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,188.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,317.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,328.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,556.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,563.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,734.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,748.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
150° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
330° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2605, 28.1817
End coords Destination point
-29.9877, 30.7035
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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535.6 km 6 hrs 14 min
Start Wadeville
Finish Umbumbulu
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lantana Road
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bezuidenhoutt Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Manchester Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Dekema Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Osborne Road
    3.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Leondale Road
    3.5 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    45.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    5.1 km
  13. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Umbumbulu → Wadeville Wadeville to Johannesburg Wadeville to Pretoria Wadeville to Cape Town Wadeville to Durban Johannesburg to Umbumbulu Pretoria to Umbumbulu Cape Town to Umbumbulu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
268.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Umbumbulu
06:25 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,238.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,356.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wadeville Start: Lantana Road -26.26047, 28.18167
Midpoint
268.3 km
Total: 535.6 km
Midpoint 268.3 km
535.6 km 6 hrs 14 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 535.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,071.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 268.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26047, 28.18167
Midpoint -28.31996, 29.23601
End -29.98772, 30.70355
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Umbumbulu
3
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Questions 9
How far is Wadeville from Umbumbulu? +
Wadeville is about 535.6 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Wadeville to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wadeville to Umbumbulu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wadeville to Umbumbulu? +
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 Wadeville to Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R896.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R900.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R998.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,006.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wadeville to Umbumbulu? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Umumbulu
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Richmond
From Wadeville To Umbumbulu

Route Locations

Start area
Wadeville, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbumbulu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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