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Distance from Umhlanga to Stanger

Umhlanga to Stanger is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 664.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Umhlanga → Stanger
Road distance
664.7 km
413.0 mi • 358.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
456.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 48 min
Return: 17 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,112.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,118.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,239.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,249.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,468.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,475.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,635.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,648.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,931.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,941.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,152.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,169.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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664.7 km 8 hrs 48 min
Start Umhlanga
Finish Stanger
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    81.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    3.0 km
  16. Go straight
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Hullet Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R403.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
332.5 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umhlanga → Stanger
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umhlanga → Stanger
Umhlanga Origin postcode
Not available
Stanger Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
292.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
371.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
426.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Stanger → Umhlanga
Umhlanga ↔ Stanger
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umhlanga -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint
332.5 km
Total: 664.7 km
Midpoint 332.5 km
664.7 km 8 hrs 48 min
Destination Stanger -29.33838, 31.28812

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 664.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,329.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 332.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.46427, 27.21368
Midpoint -30.64742, 29.46910
End -29.33838, 31.28812
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Stanger
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Stanger
1
  • Shell
    64 Townview Road, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Stanger
3
  • Shoprite
    Stanger, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    121 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4449
  • Quickshop
    66 Manor Drive, KwaDukuza
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Questions 9
How far is Umhlanga from Stanger? +
Umhlanga is about 664.7 km from Stanger by road.
How long does it take from Umhlanga to Stanger? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umhlanga to Stanger 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 Stanger? +
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 Stanger? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,112.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,118.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,239.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,249.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umhlanga to Stanger? +
Yes. There are 17 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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 Stanger
: KwaDukuza
From Umhlanga To Stanger
Greytown
From Umhlanga To Stanger
Blythedale Beach
From Umhlanga To Stanger

Route Locations

Start area
Umhlanga, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stanger, 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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 292.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 371.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 426.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 388.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 486.2 km

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