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Distance from 1049 to D3889

N 1049 → D3889
Road distance
354.8 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R36
1049 to D3889 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 354.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
236.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 11 min
Return: 10 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R714.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R716.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R713.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R747.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R942.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R945.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R941.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R986.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,239.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,244.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,238.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,297.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
26° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
206° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-23.9981, 30.2773
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C 1049 Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C D3889 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
1049 → D3889
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Car
354.8 km
5 hrs 11 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
354.8 km
~5 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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283 km flight
~5 hrs 29 min
🚗 104 km to OR Tambo International
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354.8 km 311 min
Start 1049
Finish D3889
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 1049 to D3889 via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from 1049 to D3889 via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  9. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  12. Continue left
    49.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    102.0 km
  15. Turn left
    62.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right
    2.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Routes ↩ D3889 → 1049 1049 to Johannesburg 1049 to Pretoria 1049 to Cape Town 1049 to Durban Johannesburg to D3889 Pretoria to D3889 Cape Town to D3889
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
177.6 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D3889
06:35 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,483.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,561.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
177.6 km
Total: 354.8 km
Midpoint 177.6 km
354.8 km 311 min
Destination D3889 -23.99810, 30.27730

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 354.8 km
Return-cycle span 709.6 km
Traversal time 311 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -25.17544, 30.42574
End -23.99810, 30.27730
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from D3889? +
1049 is about 354.8 km from D3889 by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to D3889? +
The drive usually takes about 311 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to D3889 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to D3889? +
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 to D3889? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R714.03 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R716.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R713.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R747.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to D3889? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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