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Distance from Mbekweni to Selby

Mbekweni to Selby is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 631.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 45 min.

N Mbekweni → Selby
Road distance
631.3 km
392.2 mi • 340.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 45 min
Return: 15 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,056.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,061.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,177.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,186.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,394.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,400.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,553.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,565.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,834.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,843.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,043.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,060.29
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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631.3 km 7 hrs 45 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Selby
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Carr Street
    0.5 km
  28. Take the ramp left towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  30. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
316.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Selby
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Selby, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Selby
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Selby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
338.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
354.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
258.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Selby → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Selby
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
316.1 km
Total: 631.3 km
Midpoint 316.1 km
631.3 km 7 hrs 45 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 631.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,262.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 316.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.68754, 26.81918
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Selby? +
Mbekweni is about 631.3 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Selby 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 Mbekweni to Selby? +
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 Mbekweni to Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,056.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,061.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,177.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,186.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Selby? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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: Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 338.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 354.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 258.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 392.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 452.7 km

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