Day trip from Richards Bay to Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga lies 178 km (110 mi) south-west of Richards Bay, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (110 mi) apart, Mpumalanga is a realistic day trip from Richards Bay: about 2 h 53 min each way by road.
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| Richards Bay | Mpumalanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 252,968 | 140,121 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 711 m (2,333 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Postal codes | 3900–3904 | 1050–2410 |
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Staying in Mpumalanga
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Common questions
How far is Mpumalanga from Richards Bay?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Richards Bay; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richards Bay to Mpumalanga by road?
About 2 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richards Bay and Mpumalanga?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.