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Distance from Bayhead to Machadodorp

Bayhead to Machadodorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 606.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 27 min.

N Bayhead → Machadodorp
Road distance
606.8 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
475.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 27 min
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
447 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,158.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,163.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,411.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,419.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,528.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,535.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,861.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,873.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,011.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,019.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,449.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,464.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8914, 30.9914
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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606.8 km 7 hrs 27 min
Start Bayhead
Finish Machadodorp
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    12.5 km
  12. Turn left
    2.5 km
  13. Turn right
    254.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  15. Go straight
    100.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Janson Street
    0.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Eind Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Potgieter Street
    0.3 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 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
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
303.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 43 min • 3 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:25 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,536.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,669.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint
303.9 km
Total: 606.8 km
Midpoint 303.9 km
606.8 km 7 hrs 27 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 606.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,213.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 303.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89139, 30.99139
Midpoint -28.12515, 29.97570
End -25.66972, 30.25138
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Machadodorp
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Machadodorp
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bayhead from Machadodorp? +
Bayhead is about 606.8 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Bayhead to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bayhead to Machadodorp 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 Bayhead to Machadodorp? +
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 Bayhead to Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,158.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,163.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,411.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,419.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bayhead to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There are 14 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Bayhead To Machadodorp
: Ladysmith
From Bayhead To Machadodorp
Bergville
From Bayhead To Machadodorp

Route Locations

Start area
Bayhead
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Machadodorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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