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Distance from Umhlanga to Inanda

Umhlanga to Inanda is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 614.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 19 min.

N Umhlanga → Inanda
Road distance
614.9 km
382.1 mi • 332.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
407.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 19 min
Return: 16 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,029.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,034.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,146.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,156.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,358.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,364.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,513.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,525.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,787.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,795.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,990.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,006.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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614.9 km 8 hrs 19 min
Start Umhlanga
Finish Inanda
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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  3. Turn slight left
    5.9 km
  4. Turn slight left
    7.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    61.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  9. Turn right
    61.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    267.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    105.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    25.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Inanda
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards R102: KwaMashu
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    5.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Kwamashu Highway
    3.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Phaphama Avenue
    0.1 km
  19. Continue right onto Phaphama Avenue
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Khuphuka Grove
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight onto Kubheka Grove
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto King Bhekuzulu Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Sandlwana Drive
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R281.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
307.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 9 min • 4 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga → Inanda
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Inanda
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga → Inanda
Umhlanga Origin postcode
Not available
Inanda 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
242.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
376.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
321.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Inanda → Umhlanga
Umhlanga ↔ Inanda
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint
307.6 km
Total: 614.9 km
Midpoint 307.6 km
614.9 km 8 hrs 19 min
Destination Inanda -29.71500, 30.95000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 614.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,229.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 307.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint -30.80156, 29.33490
End -29.71500, 30.95000
Destination services

Available in Inanda

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Inanda
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Inanda
1
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Inanda
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Inanda
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Inanda
1
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga from Inanda? +
Umhlanga is about 614.9 km from Inanda by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga to Inanda? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga to Inanda 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 Umhlanga to Inanda? +
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 Umhlanga to Inanda? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,029.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,034.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,146.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,156.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga to Inanda? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Durban
From Umhlanga To Inanda
: Inanda
From Umhlanga To Inanda
: KwaMashu
From Umhlanga To Inanda
Phoenix
From Umhlanga To Inanda
Khuphuka Grove
From Umhlanga To Inanda
Kubheka Grove
From Umhlanga To Inanda

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Inanda
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: 242.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 376.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 321.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 338.5 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 436.4 km

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