How far is it from Balgowan to Tsolo?

The distance between Balgowan and Tsolo is 371 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balgowan to Tsolo?

The drive from Balgowan to Tsolo takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Balgowan to Tsolo?

The fastest route from Balgowan to Tsolo covers 371 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.

Which direction is Tsolo from Balgowan?

Tsolo lies roughly to the south-west of Balgowan.

Which roads does the route from Balgowan to Tsolo follow?

The drive from Balgowan to Tsolo mainly follows N3, R56, N2. The longest single stretch is 175 km on N2.

Which towns do you pass between Balgowan and Tsolo?

Towns on the route from Balgowan to Tsolo include Hilton, Ixopo, Umzimkulu, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere.

Balgowan Tsolo

Distance: 371 kmDrive time: 5 h 5 min

Driving from Balgowan to Tsolo takes about 5 h 5 min via N2; R56. The distance is 371 km. The straight-line distance is 254 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Pietermaritzburg, Kokstad. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 371 km

1 Depart 418 m
2 Turn right 23 m
3 Turn right onto Balgowan Road 149 m
4 Take ramp right 369 m
5 Merge slightly right 38 km
6 Take exit slightly left 695 m
7 Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive 371 m
8 Enter roundabout left onto Howick Road 51 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Howick Road 3 km
10 Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road 3 km
11 Turn right onto Alexandra Road 3 km
12 Turn slightly right onto Reggie Hadebe Road 143 km
13 Take ramp right 535 m

14 Merge slightly right 175 km
15 Turn right 6 km
16 Turn left 349 m
17 Turn right 715 m
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Tsolo to Balgowan covers roughly the same distance, 371 km.

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How far is it from Balgowan to Tsolo?: The distance between Balgowan and Tsolo is 371 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balgowan to Tsolo?: The drive from Balgowan to Tsolo takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Balgowan to Tsolo?: The fastest route from Balgowan to Tsolo covers 371 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.
Which direction is Tsolo from Balgowan?: Tsolo lies roughly to the south-west of Balgowan.
Which roads does the route from Balgowan to Tsolo follow?: The drive from Balgowan to Tsolo mainly follows N3, R56, N2. The longest single stretch is 175 km on N2.
Which towns do you pass between Balgowan and Tsolo?: Towns on the route from Balgowan to Tsolo include Hilton, Ixopo, Umzimkulu, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere.

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