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Distance from 21 to 4

21 to 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 21 → 4
Road distance
489.8 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
405.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Start point
Biggs Avenue
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R819.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R823.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R913.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R920.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,081.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,086.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,205.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,214.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,423.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,430.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,585.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,598.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2132, 28.3706
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8824
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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489.8 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start 21
Finish 4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Biggs Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn slight left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    23.5 km
  16. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  17. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  22. Turn left
    16.1 km
  23. Go straight
    22.0 km
  24. Turn left
    1.6 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  26. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  28. Turn right
    0.4 km
  29. Turn right
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,316.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ 4 → 21 21 to Johannesburg 21 to Pretoria 21 to Cape Town 21 to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.3 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:31 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,047.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,154.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 21 Start: Biggs Avenue -26.21321, 28.37058
Midpoint
245.3 km
Total: 489.8 km
Midpoint 245.3 km
489.8 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 489.8 km
Return-cycle span 979.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21321, 28.37058
Midpoint -28.20502, 29.09778
End -29.60363, 29.88245
Destination services

Available in 4

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 4
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 21 from 4? +
21 is about 489.8 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from 21 to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 21 to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 21 to 4? +
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 21 to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R819.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R823.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R913.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R920.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 21 to 4? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From 21 To 4
Harrismith
From 21 To 4
Durban
From 21 To 4
Currys Post
From 21 To 4
Lions River
From 21 To 4

Route Locations

Start area
21, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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