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Distance from 4 to 239

4 to 239 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 993.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 4 → 239
Road distance
993.5 km
N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
734.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 53 min
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
713 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,663.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,670.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,852.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,867.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,194.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,204.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,444.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,464.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,887.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,901.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,216.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,242.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6036, 29.8824
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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993.5 km 11 hrs 53 min
Start 4
Finish 239
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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
    81.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  19. Turn right
    89.2 km
  20. Turn right
    3.5 km
  21. Turn left
    1.7 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.2 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 65
Known total R2,449.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 65 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ 239 → 4 4 to Johannesburg 4 to Pretoria 4 to Cape Town 4 to Durban Johannesburg to 239 Pretoria to 239 Cape Town to 239
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
497.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 239
06:18 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,152.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,371.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 4 -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint
497.6 km
Total: 993.5 km
Midpoint 497.6 km
993.5 km 11 hrs 53 min
Destination 239 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 993.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,987.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 497.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.60363, 29.88245
Midpoint -26.19852, 28.13270
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is 4 from 239? +
4 is about 993.5 km from 239 by road.
How long does it take from 4 to 239? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 4 to 239 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 4 to 239? +
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 239? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,663.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,670.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,852.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,867.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 4 to 239? +
Yes. There are 65 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

: Pretoria
From 4 To 239
Polokwane
From 4 To 239
Johannesburg
From 4 To 239
Krugersdorp
From 4 To 239

Route Locations

Start area
4, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
239, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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