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Distance from A 13 to Nigel

N A 13 → Nigel
Road distance
287.8 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R42
A 13 to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
240.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 7 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R579.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R581.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R578.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R606.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R764.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R767.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R763.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R799.93
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,005.42
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,009.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,004.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,052.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5671, 28.7948
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
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 16 °C A 13 Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Nigel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 13 → Nigel
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Car
287.8 km
3 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
287.8 km
~4 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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444 km flight
~6 hrs 40 min
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287.8 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start A 13
Finish Nigel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from A 13 to Nigel via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from A 13 to Nigel via R42
    Provincial road route R42
  3. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    4.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Mampoi Street
    3.0 km
  8. Turn left
    4.7 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    29.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  25. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  27. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Routes ↩ Nigel → A 13 A 13 to Johannesburg A 13 to Pretoria A 13 to Cape Town A 13 to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:48 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,202.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,266.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 13 -28.56709, 28.79481
Midpoint
144.2 km
Total: 287.8 km
Midpoint 144.2 km
287.8 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 287.8 km
Return-cycle span 575.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.56709, 28.79481
Midpoint -27.56232, 28.83994
End -26.42596, 28.47043
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Questions 9
How far is A 13 from Nigel? +
A 13 is about 287.8 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from A 13 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 13 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 13 to Nigel? +
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 A 13 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R579.12 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R581.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R578.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R606.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 13 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From A 13 To Nigel
Harrismith
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: Johannesburg
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: Nigel
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