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Distance from 6 to 4

N 6 → 4
Road distance
447 km
Highway dominant · N3
6 to 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
305.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 40 min
Return: 13 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
400 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R874.16
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R875.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R870.62
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R901.19
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,153.40
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,154.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,148.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,189.08
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,517.64
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,519.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,511.49
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,564.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
197° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
17° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8825
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 6 °C 6 Clear Sky View Forecast → 4 °C 4 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
6 → 4
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Car
447 km
6 hrs 40 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
447 km
~6 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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479 km flight
~7 hrs 21 min
🚗 179 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
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🚗 50 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
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447 km 400 min
Start 6
Finish 4
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 6 to 4 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Start your journey
    4.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kruger Street
    2.3 km
  5. Turn right
    4.1 km
  6. Turn right
    48.0 km
  7. Continue left
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right
    45.2 km
  9. Turn right
    2.7 km
  10. Turn right
    70.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    26.3 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  15. Turn left
    2.6 km
  16. Turn right
    12.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    114.0 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
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ 4 → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
223.8 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:48 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,868.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,966.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
223.8 km
Total: 447 km
Midpoint 223.8 km
447 km 400 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 447 km
Return-cycle span 894 km
Traversal time 400 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 223.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -28.25886, 29.97115
End -29.60363, 29.88245
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from 4? +
6 is about 447 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from 6 to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 400 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 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 6 to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R874.16 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R875.12 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R870.62 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R901.19 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to 4? +
Yes. There are 10 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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