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Distance from Ap 68 to 29

N Ap 68 → 29
Road distance
494.4 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3
Ap 68 to 29 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 15 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
324.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 15 min
Start point
AP Smith Road
Return: 12 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
375 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R944.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R947.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,149.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,156.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,245.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,250.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,517.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,526.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,639.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,645.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,996.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,008.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6784, 30.4427
End coords Destination point
-26.7609, 30.4083
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 25 °C Ap 68 Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C 29 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ap 68 → 29
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Car
494.4 km
6 hrs 15 min
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Two-wheeler
494.4 km
~7 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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494 km
~59 min
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494.4 km 6 hrs 15 min
Start Ap 68
Finish 29
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Directions from Ap 68 to 29 via N3 and N11
National highway route N3 N11
  1. Head on AP Smith Road
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Wally Hayward Drive
    1.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Pope Ellis Drive
    1.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right
    159.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    12.5 km
  9. Turn left
    2.5 km
  10. Turn right
    252.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.3 km
  12. Turn left
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    1.3 km
  20. Turn right
    1.1 km
  21. 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 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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ 29 → Ap 68 Ap 68 to Johannesburg Ap 68 to Pretoria Ap 68 to Cape Town Ap 68 to Durban Johannesburg to 29 Pretoria to 29 Cape Town to 29
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 29
06:35 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,066.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,175.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ap 68 Start: AP Smith Road -29.67835, 30.44274
Midpoint
247.6 km
Total: 494.4 km
Midpoint 247.6 km
494.4 km 6 hrs 15 min
Destination 29 -26.76093, 30.40830

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 494.4 km
Return-cycle span 988.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.67835, 30.44274
Midpoint -28.05503, 29.97757
End -26.76093, 30.40830
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Questions 9
How far is Ap 68 from 29? +
Ap 68 is about 494.4 km from 29 by road.
How long does it take from Ap 68 to 29? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ap 68 to 29 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ap 68 to 29? +
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 Ap 68 to 29? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R944.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,149.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,156.94 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ap 68 to 29? +
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 Ap 68 To 29
: Ladysmith
From Ap 68 To 29
Bergville
From Ap 68 To 29

Route Locations

Start area
Ap 68, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
29, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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