How far is it from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata?

The distance between Lusikisiki and Mthatha / Umtata is 129 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata?

The drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

The fastest route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata covers 129 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Mthatha / Umtata lies roughly to the west of Lusikisiki.

The drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata mainly follows R61.

Towns on the route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata include Port St Johns, Ngqeleni.

Along the route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata you can stop for the night or service your van at Cremorne.

Distance: 129 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata takes about 2 h 5 min via R61. The distance is 129 km. The straight-line distance is 80 km. Driving directions

Driving directions17 · 129 km

The return trip from Mthatha / Umtata to Lusikisiki covers roughly the same distance, 129 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

How far is it from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata?: The distance between Lusikisiki and Mthatha / Umtata is 129 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata?: The drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata?: The fastest route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata covers 129 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Mthatha / Umtata from Lusikisiki?: Mthatha / Umtata lies roughly to the west of Lusikisiki.
Which roads does the route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata follow?: The drive from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata mainly follows R61.
Which towns do you pass between Lusikisiki and Mthatha / Umtata?: Towns on the route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata include Port St Johns, Ngqeleni.
Where can I camp between Lusikisiki and Mthatha / Umtata?: Along the route from Lusikisiki to Mthatha / Umtata you can stop for the night or service your van at Cremorne.