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Distance from Kingsway to Umbumbulu

Kingsway to Umbumbulu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 621.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 11 min.

N Kingsway → Umbumbulu
Road distance
621.3 km
386.1 mi • 335.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
445.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 11 min
Return: 14 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,040.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,045.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,158.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,168.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,372.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,378.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,528.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,541.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,805.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,814.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,011.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,027.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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621.3 km 7 hrs 11 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Umbumbulu
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    5.1 km
  14. Turn left onto 300007 Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. 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 R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
310.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kingsway → Umbumbulu
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kingsway, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Umbumbulu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kingsway → Umbumbulu
Kingsway Origin postcode
Not available
Umbumbulu Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
248.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
328.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
344.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Umbumbulu → Kingsway
Kingsway ↔ Umbumbulu
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
310.7 km
Total: 621.3 km
Midpoint 310.7 km
621.3 km 7 hrs 11 min
Destination Umbumbulu -29.98772, 30.70355

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 621.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,242.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 310.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -28.27484, 28.84719
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 Kingsway from Umbumbulu? +
Kingsway is about 621.3 km from Umbumbulu by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Umbumbulu? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Umbumbulu 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 Kingsway 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 Kingsway to Umbumbulu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,040.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,045.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,158.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,168.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Umbumbulu? +
Yes. There are 13 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

: Kroonstad
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu
: Senekal
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu
Theunissen
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu
: Umumbulu
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu
Richmond
From Kingsway To Umbumbulu

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Umbumbulu
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 248.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 328.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 344.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 382.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 442.8 km

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