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Distance from A13 to Gra

A13 to Gra is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A13 → Gra
Road distance
492.0 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
326.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
369 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R924.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,086.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,091.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,210.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,429.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,436.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,592.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,605.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6915, 30.5118
End coords Destination point
-29.6262, 30.3381
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.0 km 6 hrs 9 min
Start A13
Finish Gra
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left
    4.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    3.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  9. Turn left
    2.6 km
  10. Turn right
    12.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Victoria Road
    1.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Winston Road
    0.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayor's Walk
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Zwartkop Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Beverley Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Morcom Road
    2.3 km
  23. Turn sharp left
    0.7 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  26. Continue left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.6 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Gra → A13 A13 to Johannesburg A13 to Pretoria A13 to Cape Town A13 to Durban Johannesburg to Gra Pretoria to Gra Cape Town to Gra
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.4 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 4 min • 3 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gra
06:30 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,056.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,164.60
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A13 -26.69152, 30.51176
Midpoint
246.4 km
Total: 492.0 km
Midpoint 246.4 km
492.0 km 6 hrs 9 min
Destination Gra -29.62624, 30.33805

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 492.0 km
Return-cycle span 983.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69152, 30.51176
Midpoint -27.98146, 29.96152
End -29.62624, 30.33805
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Gra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Gra
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Gra
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gra
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Gra
3
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Questions 9
How far is A13 from Gra? +
A13 is about 492.0 km from Gra by road.
How long does it take from A13 to Gra? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A13 to Gra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A13 to Gra? +
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 A13 to Gra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R823.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R827.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R924.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A13 to Gra? +
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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From A13 To Gra
Mayor's Walk
From A13 To Gra

Route Locations

Start area
A13, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gra, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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