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Distance from Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel

Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.

N Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal → Nigel
Road distance
518.2 km
N3 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
380 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R867.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R871.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R966.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R974.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,144.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,150.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,275.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,285.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,506.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,513.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,677.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,691.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
312° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
132° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8953, 31.4807
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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518.2 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Nigel
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    76.8 km
  5. Continue straight
    94.5 km
  6. Turn left
    6.0 km
  7. Turn left
    23.1 km
  8. Turn right
    75.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left
    1.3 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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    1.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    71.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    24.3 km
  25. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    7.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  28. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  29. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  30. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
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.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Nigel → Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Johannesburg Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Pretoria Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Cape Town Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:30 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,166.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,280.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal -28.89525, 31.48066
Midpoint
259.3 km
Total: 518.2 km
Midpoint 259.3 km
518.2 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 518.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,036.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.89525, 31.48066
Midpoint -27.65412, 30.13921
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal from Nigel? +
Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal is about 518.2 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal 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 Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R867.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R871.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R966.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R974.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal to Nigel? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal To Nigel
: Nigel
From Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Baqaqe Primary School 3815 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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