The drive from Hilton to Newcastle is approximately 300 km via the N3 and N11 highways. You will travel through the Midlands and the Drakensberg foothills. The journey typically takes 3.5 hours. Newcastle is a major town in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The route is well-maintained and features several toll plazas.
Total Distance: 300 km driving distance; 250 km straight-line air distance.
Budget for multiple toll plazas on the N3.
All year round, as the Midlands has a pleasant climate.