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Distance from Gateway to Mt Edgecombe

Gateway to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 716.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 51 min.

N Gateway → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
716.8 km
445.4 mi • 387.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
476.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 51 min
Return: 17 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,199.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,205.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,336.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,347.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,583.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,590.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,763.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,777.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,083.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,093.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,320.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,339.46
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mt Edgecombe
18.5°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
20.3°C
Day range High / low
H 31° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
3%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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716.8 km 8 hrs 51 min
Start Gateway
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Samora Machell Drive
    1.7 km
  6. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  10. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    8.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  13. Go straight
    1.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  15. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  18. Turn left
    2.6 km
  19. Turn right
    12.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  21. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  26. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    10.1 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Inanda
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards R102: KwaMashu
    0.2 km
  29. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.9 km
  30. Turn slight left towards M5
    0.5 km
  31. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    3.4 km
  32. Turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  35. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R693.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
359.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gateway → Mt Edgecombe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Gateway
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gateway → Mt Edgecombe
Gateway Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
440.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
423.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
344.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → Gateway
Gateway ↔ Mt Edgecombe
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gateway -25.45029, 30.93279
Midpoint
359.0 km
Total: 716.8 km
Midpoint 359.0 km
716.8 km 8 hrs 51 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 716.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,433.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 359.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.45029, 30.93279
Midpoint -27.73324, 29.96939
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is Gateway from Mt Edgecombe? +
Gateway is about 716.8 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Gateway to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gateway to Mt Edgecombe 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 Gateway to Mt Edgecombe? +
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 Gateway to Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,199.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,205.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,336.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,347.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gateway to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 15 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

Schoemanskloof
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
: Machadodorp
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
Carolina
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
: Pietermaritzburg
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
: Durban
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
: Port Shepstone
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
King Shaka International Airport
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
Stanger
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
and Coast
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe
Coast
From Gateway To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Gateway
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 440.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 423.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 344.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 561.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 562.3 km

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