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Distance from Benoni to Greytown

Benoni to Greytown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min.

N Benoni → Greytown
Road distance
456.4 km
N3 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Start point
Park Street
End point
Cathcart Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
339 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R764.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R767.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R851.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R858.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,008.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,012.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,123.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,132.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,326.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,332.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,477.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,489.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-29.0606, 30.5889
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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456.4 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start Benoni
Finish Greytown
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Park Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    12.3 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    94.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Cathcart Street
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R935.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Greytown
06:25 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,907.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,008.25
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 Benoni Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
228.6 km
Total: 456.4 km
Midpoint 228.6 km
456.4 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination Greytown End: Cathcart Street -29.06056, 30.58889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 456.4 km
Return-cycle span 912.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -28.06714, 29.02359
End -29.06056, 30.58889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Greytown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Greytown
1
  • PEP
    Greytown, 3250, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Greytown
3
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Questions 9
How far is Benoni from Greytown? +
Benoni is about 456.4 km from Greytown by road.
How long does it take from Benoni to Greytown? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni to Greytown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni to Greytown? +
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 Benoni to Greytown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R764.05 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R767.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R851.13 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R858.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni to Greytown? +
Yes. There are 14 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Benoni To Greytown
Harrismith
From Benoni To Greytown
Durban
From Benoni To Greytown
: Bergville
From Benoni To Greytown

Route Locations

Start area
Benoni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Greytown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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