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Distance from Axe Tradex to Nationale 4

N Axe Tradex → Nationale 4
Road distance
2,501.8 km
Highway dominant · N4
Axe Tradex to Nationale 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 2,501.8 km in roughly 69 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4,978.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.50×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
144
Info Travel board
Travel time
69 hrs 52 min
End point
Nationale 4
Return: 139 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4192 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
35.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 34 planned rest stops
78 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,034.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,054.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,029.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,270.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R6,642.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R6,669.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R6,635.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R6,954.27
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R8,740.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R8,775.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R8,731.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R9,150.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
356° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
176° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
5.4261, 10.4228
End coords Destination point
50.0169, 5.6319
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Axe Tradex Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C Nationale 4 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Axe Tradex → Nationale 4
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Car
2,501.8 km
69 hrs 52 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
2,501.8 km
~64 hrs 42 min
39 km/h avg
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2,501.8 km 69 hrs 52 min
Start Axe Tradex
Finish Nationale 4
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  1. Directions from Axe Tradex to Nationale 4 via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Via Cala Francese
    0.4 km
  5. Turn sharp left onto Lungomare Luigi Rizzo
    0.3 km
  6. Continue onto Porto Empedocle - Linosa - Lampedusa
    51.9 km
  7. Continue sharp left onto Porto Empedocle - Linosa - Lampedusa
    171.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.4 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    6.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    3.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Pietro
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    5.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Benedetto III
    0.6 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Viadotto San Benedetto III
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Viadotto Rocca Daniele
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    11.4 km
  24. Continue straight onto Viadotto Colombaia
    0.4 km
  25. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    3.3 km
  26. Continue straight onto Viadotto Pellegrino
    0.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    5.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto Viadotto Fazio
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
    30.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Viadotto Salso
    1.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.4 km
  32. Merge slight left onto Viadotto Fiammingo
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight onto Galleria Fortolese
    1.6 km
  34. Continue straight onto Viadotto Malpasso I
    1.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Autostrada Palermo-Catania
    5.8 km
  36. Continue straight onto Viadotto Ferrarelle
    0.2 km
  37. Continue straight onto Autostrada Palermo-Catania
    7.0 km
  38. Continue straight onto Viadotto Gurgazzi
    0.7 km
  39. Continue straight onto Autostrada Palermo-Catania
    4.6 km
  40. Continue straight onto Viadotto Calderari
    1.4 km
  41. Continue straight onto Viadotto Gelsi
    2.4 km
  42. Continue straight onto Autostrada Palermo-Catania
    61.3 km
  43. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Messina
    0.3 km
  44. Continue straight onto Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
    12.1 km
  45. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Paolo
    0.4 km
  46. Continue straight onto Galleria Gagliano I
    0.8 km
  47. Continue straight onto Tangenziale Ovest di Catania
    2.0 km
  48. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    0.5 km
  49. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  50. Merge slight right onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    66.1 km
  51. Continue straight onto Galleria Piano Cutiri
    1.0 km
  52. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    2.8 km
  53. Continue straight onto Galleria Santa Chiara
    0.2 km
  54. Continue straight onto Galleria Schiavo
    0.2 km
  55. Continue straight onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    5.0 km
  56. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  57. Merge slight right onto Autostrada Messina-Catania
    0.5 km
  58. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Messina Sud Tremestieri
    0.8 km
  59. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  61. Continue
    0.2 km
  62. Go straight onto Strada Statale 114
    1.0 km
  63. Continue straight onto Via Giorgio La Pira
    0.7 km
  64. Continue straight onto Via Adolfo Celi
    1.4 km
  65. Continue straight onto Via Taormina
    0.4 km
  66. Continue straight onto Via Uberto Bonino
    0.6 km
  67. Continue straight onto Via Giuseppe La Farina
    2.5 km
  68. Continue straight onto Via Campo delle Vettovaglie
    0.2 km
  69. Continue left onto Via Luigi Rizzo
    0.2 km
  70. Continue straight onto Via Vittorio Emanuele II
    1.3 km
  71. Continue straight onto Viale della Libertà
    0.7 km
  72. Turn right
    0.2 km
  73. Turn left
    0.4 km
  74. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  75. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  76. Turn slight right onto Messina - Villa San Giovanni
    6.5 km
  77. Continue
    0.0 km
  78. Turn right
    0.2 km
  79. Go straight onto Via dei Marinai d'Italia
    0.3 km
  80. Turn right
    0.6 km
  81. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  82. Go straight onto Strada Statale 738 di Villa San Giovanni
    0.9 km
  83. Take the ramp straight
    0.1 km
  84. Keep slight left at the fork towards A2: Salerno
    0.7 km
  85. Merge slight left onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    165.5 km
  86. Continue straight onto Viadotto Caselle
    0.4 km
  87. Continue straight onto Galleria San Lorenzo
    0.2 km
  88. Continue straight onto Viadotto Profenna
    0.4 km
  89. Continue straight onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    0.3 km
  90. Continue straight onto Viadotto San Martino
    0.6 km
  91. Continue straight onto Viadotto Specola
    0.4 km
  92. Continue straight onto Viadotto Torre Trocini
    0.6 km
  93. Continue straight onto Autostrada Viadotto Molino Irto
    0.6 km
  94. Continue straight onto Acqua di Calci
    0.3 km
  95. Continue straight onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    253.4 km
  96. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Autostrada del Mediterraneo
    9.0 km
  97. Continue straight onto A30 Autostrada Caserta Salerno
    1.2 km
  98. Continue straight onto Autostrada A30 Caserta-Salerno
    46.3 km
  99. Continue straight onto Autostrada Caserta-Salerno
    7.5 km
  100. Keep slight right at the fork towards A1
    0.7 km
  101. Merge slight left onto Autostrada del Sole
    440.8 km
  102. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autostrada del Sole
    35.6 km
  103. Keep slight right at the fork onto Raccordo A1-Variante di Valico
    6.6 km
  104. Continue straight onto Variante di Valico
    32.6 km
  105. Merge slight left onto Autostrada del Sole
    208.1 km
  106. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autostrada del Sole
    6.2 km
  107. Keep slight right at the fork towards A50
    32.7 km
  108. Merge slight left onto Autostrada dei Laghi
    4.0 km
  109. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Autostrada dei Laghi towards A9: COMO
    1.3 km
  110. Merge slight right onto Autostrada dei Laghi
    30.5 km
  111. Continue straight
    181.1 km
  112. Take the exit ramp slight right
    1.4 km
  113. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  114. Merge slight left onto Kirchenwaldtunnel
    53.6 km
  115. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1
    8.7 km
  116. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  117. Keep slight right at the fork towards Basel
    41.2 km
  118. Keep slight right at the fork
    3.7 km
  119. Continue straight onto Autoroute des Cigognes
    0.2 km
  120. Turn right
    0.2 km
  121. Merge slight left onto Autoroute des Cigognes
    25.2 km
  122. Keep slight right at the fork onto L'Alsacienne towards A 35
    0.2 km
  123. Continue straight onto Autoroute des Cigognes
    45.7 km
  124. Continue straight
    5.4 km
  125. Continue straight onto Autoroute des Cigognes
    14.0 km
  126. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoroute des Cigognes towards A 35: Strasbourg
    25.0 km
  127. Keep slight left at the fork onto Contournement Ouest de Strasbourg towards A 355: Strasbourg
    25.1 km
  128. Merge slight right onto Autoroute de l’Est towards Brumath
    142.3 km
  129. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute de l’Est towards A 4: Paris
    12.0 km
  130. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 31: Metz
    0.3 km
  131. Keep slight right at the fork towards Maizières les Metz
    0.7 km
  132. Merge slight left onto Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne
    8.9 km
  133. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute de Lorraine-Bourgogne towards A 31: Luxembourg
    26.3 km
  134. Continue straight onto Autoroute de Dudelange
    11.4 km
  135. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1
    0.5 km
  136. Keep slight left at the fork towards Bruxelles
    1.1 km
  137. Merge slight left onto Autoroute d'Arlon
    20.0 km
  138. Continue straight onto Autoroute du Soleil
    42.5 km
  139. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoroute du Soleil towards Liège
    20.9 km
  140. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namur
    0.3 km
  141. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: Namur
    0.4 km
  142. Merge slight left towards Namur
    4.5 km
  143. Continue make a U-turn onto Route Nationale 4
    0.2 km
  144. Continue straight onto Nationale 4
    0.3 km
  145. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N4
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N4 N4 N4 N4
Routes ↩ Nationale 4 → Axe Tradex Axe Tradex to Johannesburg Axe Tradex to Pretoria Axe Tradex to Cape Town Axe Tradex to Durban Johannesburg to Nationale 4 Pretoria to Nationale 4 Cape Town to Nationale 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,250.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 hrs 56 min • 34 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
180.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
416.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
135.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
199%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nationale 4
05:27 – 21:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:37
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R10,457.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R50.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R500.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R11,007.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (111)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
14
Complex forks Path selection
24
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Axe Tradex 5.42614, 10.42279
Midpoint
1,250.1 km
Total: 2,501.8 km
Midpoint 1,250.1 km
2,501.8 km 69 hrs 52 min
Destination Nationale 4 End: Nationale 4 50.01688, 5.63191

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 2,501.8 km
Return-cycle span 5,003.6 km
Traversal time 69 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 144
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,250.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 5.42614, 10.42279
Midpoint 42.59353, 12.23721
End 50.01688, 5.63191
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Questions 9
How far is Axe Tradex from Nationale 4? +
Axe Tradex is about 2,501.8 km from Nationale 4 by road.
How long does it take from Axe Tradex to Nationale 4? +
The drive usually takes about 69 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Axe Tradex to Nationale 4 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 Axe Tradex to Nationale 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 Axe Tradex to Nationale 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R5,034.63 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R5,054.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5,029.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5,270.60 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Axe Tradex to Nationale 4? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Via Cala Francese
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Lungomare Luigi Rizzo
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Porto Empedocle - Linosa - Lampedusa
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Strada statale Strada degli Scrittori
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto San Pietro
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto San Benedetto III
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto Rocca Daniele
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto Colombaia
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto Pellegrino
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4
Viadotto Fazio
From Axe Tradex To Nationale 4

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