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Distance from 4 to 21

4 to 21 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 4 → 21
Road distance
490.2 km
N3 R23
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
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
End point
Biggs Avenue
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 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
R820.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R914.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,082.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,087.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,206.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,216.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,424.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,431.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,587.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,600.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
338° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
158° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6036, 29.8824
End coords Destination point
-26.2132, 28.3706
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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490.2 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start 4
Finish 21
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left
    1.1 km
  3. Continue slight left
    1.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Impendla Road
    22.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  7. Turn left
    5.6 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    133.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    24.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Elsburg Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Farquharson Road
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.2 km
  18. Continue onto Van Der Walt Road
    0.7 km
  19. Continue slight right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Brakpan Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Elliot Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight left onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Biggs Avenue
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ 21 → 4 4 to Johannesburg 4 to Pretoria 4 to Cape Town 4 to Durban Johannesburg to 21 Pretoria to 21 Cape Town to 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
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
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
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
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 21
06:32 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,049.20
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
R98.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,157.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 4 -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint
245.6 km
Total: 490.2 km
Midpoint 245.6 km
490.2 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination 21 End: Biggs Avenue -26.21321, 28.37058

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 490.2 km
Return-cycle span 980.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint -28.19982, 29.09542
End -26.21321, 28.37058
Destination services

Available in 21

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 21
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 21
2
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 21
4
  • Shell Select
    1541, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 21
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is 4 from 21? +
4 is about 490.2 km from 21 by road.
How long does it take from 4 to 21? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 4 to 21 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 4 to 21? +
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 4 to 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R820.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R824.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R914.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R921.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 4 to 21? +
Yes. There are 22 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

: Heidelberg
From 4 To 21
Benoni
From 4 To 21

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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