Distance between Umzimkulu and Roosboom

The distance from Umzimkulu to Roosboom is 252 kilometers by road including 108 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes and goes through Pietermaritzburg, Penhalonga, Richmond, Baynesfield, Westgate, Scottsville and Town Hill.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Umzimkulu 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
R56 69 km, 48 min
Richmond 69 km 0:48 48 min 5.0 L
R56 13 km, 09 min
Baynesfield 82 km 0:58 58 min 6.5 L
R56 16 km, 11 min
Westgate 99 km 1:10 1 h 10 min 7.7 L
R56 5 km, 03 min
Scottsville 104 km 1:13 1 h 13 min 8.3 L
R56 2 km, 01 min
Pietermaritzburg 106 km 1:15 1 h 15 min 8.3 L
R103 3 km, 01 min
Town Hill 108 km 1:17 1 h 17 min 8.6 L
R103 N3 13 km, 07 min
Merrivale Heights 121 km 1:24 1 h 24 min 9.6 L
N3 5 km, 02 min
Zenzele 126 km 1:27 1 h 27 min 9.9 L
N3 126 km, 1 h 17 min
Roosboom 252 km 2:44 2 h 44 min 19.8 L
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Umzimkulu 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
R56 19 km, 14 min
Ixopo 19 km 0:14 14 min 1.3 L
R56 50 km, 34 min
Richmond 69 km 0:48 48 min 5.0 L
R56 13 km, 09 min
Baynesfield 82 km 0:58 58 min 6.5 L
R56 6 km, 04 min
Thornville 89 km 1:03 1 h 03 min 6.7 L
R56 10 km, 07 min
Westgate 99 km 1:10 1 h 10 min 7.7 L
R56 5 km, 03 min
Scottsville 104 km 1:13 1 h 13 min 8.3 L
R56 2 km, 01 min
Pietermaritzburg 106 km 1:15 1 h 15 min 8.3 L
R103 3 km, 01 min
Town Hill 108 km 1:17 1 h 17 min 8.6 L
R103 N3 13 km, 07 min
Merrivale Heights 121 km 1:24 1 h 24 min 9.6 L
N3 5 km, 02 min
Zenzele 126 km 1:27 1 h 27 min 9.9 L
N3 38 km, 22 min
Mooirivier 164 km 1:49 1 h 49 min 12.6 L
N3 58 km, 33 min
Frere 222 km 2:23 2 h 23 min 16.8 L
R74 17 km, 11 min
Colenso 239 km 2:34 2 h 34 min 18.8 L
R103 13 km, 09 min
Roosboom 252 km 2:44 2 h 44 min 19.8 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Umzimkulu to Roosboom?

Fuel cost: 38.1 CAD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 252 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.89 CAD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Umzimkulu to Roosboom?

Driving time: 2 h 44 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 72 km with a maximum speed 110 km/h = 39 min
  • 34 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 20 min
  • 59 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 39 min
  • 85 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 1 h 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Umzimkulu to Roosboom by land?

The distance between Umzimkulu and Roosboom is 252 km by road including 108 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Umzimkulu and Roosboom respectively.

How far is Umzimkulu to Roosboom by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Umzimkulu and Roosboom is 182 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Umzimkulu and Roosboom respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Umzimkulu from Roosboom by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 13 min to cover the distance of 182 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 49 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Umzimkulu to Roosboom?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 45 min to cover the distance of 182 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 52 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Umzimkulu and Roosboom?

The halfway point between Umzimkulu and Roosboom is Zenzele.

The distance from Zenzele to Umzimkulu is 126 km and driving will take about 1 h 27 min. The road between Zenzele and Roosboom has length 126 km and will take approximately 1 h 17 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Merrivale Heights is in 121 km from Umzimkulu and 131 km from Roosboom
  • Town Hill is in 108 km from Umzimkulu and 144 km from Roosboom
  • Pietermaritzburg is in 106 km from Umzimkulu and 146 km from Roosboom

Where is Umzimkulu in relation to Roosboom?

Umzimkulu is located 182 km south of Roosboom.

Umzimkulu has geographic coordinates: latitude -30.2625, longitude 29.93972.

Roosboom has geographic coordinates: latitude -28.63611, longitude 29.71917.

Which highway goes from Umzimkulu to Roosboom?

The route from Umzimkulu to Roosboom follows N3, R56.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • R103: 23 km
  • R74: 18 km
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