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Distance from Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge

Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 595.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Albertina Way → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
595.5 km
370.0 mi • 321.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 48 min
Return: 13 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,001.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,110.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,119.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,315.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,321.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,465.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,477.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,730.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,738.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,928.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,943.63
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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595.5 km 6 hrs 48 min
Start Albertina Way
Finish Vimy Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Albertina Way
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Kirsty Close
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Albertina Way
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Albertina Way
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Ballito Drive
    0.8 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Durban
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    18.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  21. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,564.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
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
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Albertina Way → Vimy Ridge
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Albertina Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Albertina Way → Vimy Ridge
Albertina Way Origin postcode
Not available
Vimy Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
302.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
319.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
223.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vimy Ridge → Albertina Way
Albertina Way ↔ Vimy Ridge
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Albertina Way -29.52960, 31.20151
Midpoint
298.2 km
Total: 595.5 km
Midpoint 298.2 km
595.5 km 6 hrs 48 min
Destination Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 595.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,191.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52960, 31.20151
Midpoint -28.41934, 29.41122
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is Albertina Way from Vimy Ridge? +
Albertina Way is about 595.5 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge 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 Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge? +
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 Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,001.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,110.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,119.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Albertina Way to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 36 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

Kirsty Close
From Albertina Way To Vimy Ridge
: Durban
From Albertina Way To Vimy Ridge
: Pietermaritzburg
From Albertina Way To Vimy Ridge
Johannesburg
From Albertina Way To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Albertina Way To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Albertina Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 302.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 319.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 223.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 440.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 356.9 km

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