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Distance from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus

N 1049 N3 → Odendaalsrus
Road distance
265.7 km
M40 N3 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 58 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R507.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R509.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R617.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R621.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R669.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R672.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R815.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R820.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R880.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R884.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,072.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,079.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
218° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
38° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2140, 28.1332
End coords Destination point
-27.8742, 26.6853
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.
Travel modes
1049 N3 → Odendaalsrus
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Car
265.7 km
2 hrs 58 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
265.7 km
~4 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
266 km
↑ 26 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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265.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Start 1049 N3
Finish Odendaalsrus
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    1.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Oriel
    0.5 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M40: Oriel
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    0.8 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    47.2 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Athea Road
    10.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Odendaal Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Odendaal Street
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Odendaalsrus
06:45 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,110.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,169.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.21397, 28.13323
Midpoint
133.1 km
Total: 265.7 km
Midpoint 133.1 km
265.7 km 2 hrs 58 min
Destination Odendaalsrus -27.87417, 26.68528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 265.7 km
Return-cycle span 531.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21397, 28.13323
Midpoint -27.10209, 27.53372
End -27.87417, 26.68528
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Odendaalsrus
1
  • Pick n Pay
    46 Wessel Street, Odensdaalsrus, 9480, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 N3 from Odendaalsrus? +
1049 N3 is about 265.7 km from Odendaalsrus by road.
How long does it take from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R507.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R617.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R621.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 N3 to Odendaalsrus? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 1049 N3 To Odendaalsrus
: Oriel
From 1049 N3 To Odendaalsrus
Pretoria
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Malvern
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: Germiston
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: Odendaalsrus
From 1049 N3 To Odendaalsrus
Welkom
From 1049 N3 To Odendaalsrus

Route Locations

Start area
1049 N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Odendaalsrus
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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