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How to get from Somerset East (Eastern Cape) to Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal)

Calculate route from Somerset East (Eastern Cape, South Africa) to Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Somerset East and Richards Bay is 756.4 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Somerset East to Richards Bay detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Somerset East - Richards Bay by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Richards Bay to Somerset East :

756.41,010.9 km14h60mn
  1. Continue onto Hare Street 0h2mn
    854 m
  2. Turn right onto Worcester Street 0h21mn
    22.6 km
  3. Turn left onto N10 0h11mn
    13.2 km
  4. Turn right onto R63 0h19mn
    20.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Donkin Street 0h1mn
    701 m
  6. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jan van Riebeeck Street 0h20mn
    21.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Church Street 0h0mn
    207 m
  8. Turn right onto Market Square 0h0mn
    67 m
  9. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto William Street 1h32mn
    35.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Grahamstown Road 1h14mn
    81.5 km
  11. Turn left onto N2 0h1mn
    850 m
  12. Turn right onto N2 0h1mn
    903 m
  13. Turn left onto Grey Street 0h0mn
    496 m
  14. Continue onto Maitland Road 1h5mn
    71.6 km
  15. Keep left toward N2 2h20mn
    163.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Madeira Street 1h21mn
    94.2 km
  17. Turn left 0h0mn
    27 m
  18. Turn right 0h0mn
    240 m
  19. Turn left 0h1mn
    647 m
  20. Turn slight left onto N2 2h40mn
    116.4 km
  21. Keep left 0h0mn
    425 m
  22. Turn left onto R56 2h57mn
    128.9 km
  23. Turn right onto P338 0h14mn
    11.4 km
  24. Continue onto R103 0h15mn
    26.6 km
  25. Keep right onto N3 and take N3 toward Durban 0h6mn
    9.3 km
  26. Keep left onto N3 0h2mn
    2.7 km
  27. Keep left and take M1 toward Mariannhill 0h1mn
    688 m
  28. Turn left onto Richmond Road 0h4mn
    4.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Saint Johns Avenue 0h1mn
    1.4 km
  30. Keep right onto Umgeni Road 0h6mn
    10.2 km
  31. Keep left and take N2, M21 toward KwaDukuza 0h0mn
    521 m
  32. Keep right and take N2 toward KwaDukuza 1h26mn
    153.1 km
  33. Keep left and take R34 toward Richards Bay, Empangeni, Ulundi 0h1mn
    595 m
  34. Turn right onto John Ross Highway 0h5mn
    8.8 km
  35. Turn right onto Alumina Allee 0h2mn
    1.9 km
  36. Turn right 0h1mn
    456 m
  37. Keep left 0h1mn
    593 m
  38. Turn left 0h9mn
    3.1 km
  39. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Somerset East (KwaZulu-Natal) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Somerset East to biggest cities in Eastern Cape


Other major cities in country :

  • Vanderbijlpark [06], 246,754 inhabitants. 705 km
  • Centurion [06], 233,386 inhabitants. 806 km
  • Roodepoort [06], 225,000 inhabitants. 764 km
  • Paarl [11], 190,000 inhabitants. 625 km
  • Springs [06], 186,394 inhabitants. 771 km
  • Carletonville [06], 182,304 inhabitants. 731 km
  • Klerksdorp [10], 178,921 inhabitants. 663 km
  • Midrand [06], 173,009 inhabitants. 790 km
  • Westonaria [06], 156,831 inhabitants. 741 km
  • Middelburg [07], 154,706 inhabitants. 861 km
  • Vryheid [02], 150,012 inhabitants. 746 km
  • Orkney [10], 145,801 inhabitants. 649 km
  • Kimberley [08], 142,089 inhabitants. 452 km
  • eMbalenhle [07], 141,741 inhabitants. 768 km
  • Nigel [06], 140,644 inhabitants. 755 km
  • Mpumalanga [02], 140,121 inhabitants. 580 km
  • Randfontein [06], 133,654 inhabitants. 757 km
  • Worcester [11], 127,597 inhabitants. 580 km
  • Rustenburg [10], 124,064 inhabitants. 803 km
  • Polokwane [09], 123,749 inhabitants. 1,054 km

Route from Richards Bay to major cities (South Africa).

  • Distance Richards Bay Cape Town
    1,414 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Johannesburg
    488 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Soweto
    499 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Pretoria
    509 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Port Elizabeth
    839 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Benoni
    467 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Tembisa
    488 km
  • Distance Richards Bay East London
    614 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Vereeniging
    468 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Bloemfontein
    568 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Boksburg
    470 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Welkom
    527 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Krugersdorp
    517 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Diepsloot
    509 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Randburg
    499 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Botshabelo
    520 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Brakpan
    460 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Witbank
    427 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Vanderbijlpark
    474 km
  • Distance Richards Bay Centurion
    501 km

Nearest cities to Somerset East :

  • Port Elizabeth, 967,677 inhabitants. 137 km
  • East London, 478,676 inhabitants. 220 km
  • Uitenhage, 228,912 inhabitants. 115 km
  • Bhisho, 137,287 inhabitants. 174 km
  • Queenstown, 105,309 inhabitants. 153 km
  • Grahamstown, 91,548 inhabitants. 109 km
  • Knysna, 68,659 inhabitants. 277 km
  • Graaff-Reinet, 62,896 inhabitants. 112 km
  • Fort Beaufort, 58,419 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Aliwal North, 44,436 inhabitants. 251 km
  • Stutterheim, 35,510 inhabitants. 173 km
  • Butterworth, 34,353 inhabitants. 245 km
  • Cradock, 32,898 inhabitants. 63 km
  • De Aar, 32,318 inhabitants. 276 km
  • Lady Frere, 25,041 inhabitants. 193 km
  • Queensdale, 20,009 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Plettenberg Bay, 19,445 inhabitants. 253 km
  • Kruisfontein, 18,991 inhabitants. 162 km
  • Middelburg, 18,164 inhabitants. 148 km
  • Port Alfred, 17,959 inhabitants. 154 km
  • Somerset East, 16,155 inhabitants. 1 km
  • Burgersdorp, 12,548 inhabitants. 206 km
  • Zastron, 12,449 inhabitants. 306 km
  • Colesberg, 12,423 inhabitants. 229 km
  • Adelaide, 12,212 inhabitants. 67 km
  • Whittlesea, 12,080 inhabitants. 132 km
  • Elliot, 11,836 inhabitants. 265 km
  • Jeffrey's Bay, 11,698 inhabitants. 160 km
  • Ilinge, 10,899 inhabitants. 161 km
  • Kirkwood, 10,148 inhabitants. 75 km
  • Molteno, 10,078 inhabitants. 166 km
  • Alice, 9,788 inhabitants. 117 km
  • Dordrecht, 9,123 inhabitants. 205 km
  • Willowmore, 7,100 inhabitants. 205 km
  • Noupoort, 3,924 inhabitants. 182 km

Location Somerset East (Eastern Cape) :

Country flag
Location Somerset East
State Eastern Cape
County Cacadu District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -32.7333300
Longitude 25.5833300
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Location Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) :

Country flag
Location Richards Bay
State KwaZulu-Natal
County uThungulu District Municipality
Country South Africa
Country code / ISO 2 ZA
Latitude -28.7830100
Longitude 32.0376800
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Find a hotel in Richards Bay

The Ridge Guesthouse


Located in Richards Bay, The Ridge Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool and garden. Featuring a bar, the guest house is close to several noted attractions, around 1. This hotel is located 5.84 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 1140 ZAR.

Location :
The Ridge Guesthouse
1 Davidson Lane Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 1140 ZAR

Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay


Located directly on Richards Bay, Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, an outdoor pool and an elegant restaurant. Richards Bay Airport is a 10-minute drive away. This hotel is located 5.88 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 66 rooms. You can book a room from 890 ZAR.

Location :
Indaba Lodge Hotel Richards Bay
Corner Launder & Davidson Lane
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 890 ZAR

BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay


Overlooking Richards Bay, BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers stylish accommodation in the Tuzi Gazi Waterfront area. BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay offers large, elegantly furnished rooms that boast views of the waterfront and bay area. This hotel is located 4.36 from the city center Noupoort.

This 4.0 star property has 75 rooms. You can book a room from 2014 ZAR.

Location :
BON Hotel Waterfront Richards Bay
Corner of Bridgetown Road and Pioneer Road, Tuzi Gazi Waterfront
3900 Richards Bay

Book a room from 2014 ZAR

Splendid Inn Bayshore


Splendid Inn Bayshore is located 1.2 km away from the beaches of the Indian Ocean, in Richards Bay. It features a garden with a swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. This hotel is located 5.50 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 102 rooms. You can book a room from 670 ZAR.

Location :
Splendid Inn Bayshore
4 The Gully Off Hibberd Drive
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 670 ZAR

Imvubu Lodge


Imvubu Lodge is located less than 1 km from the beach and just under 8 km from Richards Bay. It features an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and a sunny terrace. This hotel is located 6.03 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 41 rooms. You can book a room from 1044 ZAR.

Location :
Imvubu Lodge
Corner Krewelkring & Hibberd Drive
3901 Richardsbay

Book a room from 1044 ZAR

Premier Hotel The Richards


Located between the Indian Ocean and Lake Mzingazi, this classical-style Premier Hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi in Richards Bay. The stylish Mossel Restaurant serves local and international cuisine. This hotel is located 5.46 from the city center Noupoort.

This 4.0 star property has 135 rooms. You can book a room from 920 ZAR.

Location :
Premier Hotel The Richards
3 Hibberd Drive
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 920 ZAR

La Rochelle Inn


La Rochelle Inn is located in peaceful Meerensee in Richards Bay and features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a tropical garden and a terrace. Free private parking is available. This hotel is located 5.32 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 13 rooms. You can book a room from 1170 ZAR.

Location :
La Rochelle Inn
10 Anglers Road, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 1170 ZAR

DuneSide Guest House


Located in a quiet area of Richards Bay, 7 km from Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, DuneSide Guest House features an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped shared kitchen, and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property. This hotel is located 8.04 from the city center Noupoort.

This 4.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 970 ZAR.

Location :
DuneSide Guest House
29 Pipe Fish, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 970 ZAR

Hillton Manor Guest House


Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Hillton Manor Guest House offers rooms in Richards Bay, 12 km from Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre and 22 km from Enseleni Nature Reserve. This hotel is located 8.32 from the city center Noupoort.

This 4.0 star property has 9 rooms. You can book a room from 945 ZAR.

Location :
Hillton Manor Guest House
37 Shad Shoal, Meerensee
3901 Richards Bay

Book a room from 945 ZAR

Gecko Inn


Located in Richards Bay in the KwaZulu-Natal Region, 500 metres from Sports Complex, Gecko Inn boasts a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This hotel is located 5.04 from the city center Noupoort.

This 3.0 star property has 22 rooms. You can book a room from 812.5 ZAR.

Location :
Gecko Inn
48 Bottle Brush Bend, Richards Bay
3900 Richards Bay

Book a room from 812.5 ZAR