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Distance from Berea to Hellet N3

N Berea → Hellet N3
Road distance
674.0 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / R103
Berea to Hellet N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 674.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
480.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 34 min
Start point
Baynes Street
End point
Hellet
Return: 17 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
514 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,318.10
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,319.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,312.76
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,358.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,739.15
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,741.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,732.11
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,792.94
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,288.36
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,290.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,279.09
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,359.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
23° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
203° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9903, 27.9172
End coords Destination point
-29.0107, 29.8705
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Berea Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Hellet N3 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Berea → Hellet N3
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Car
674.0 km
8 hrs 34 min
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Two-wheeler
674.0 km
~10 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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674.0 km 8 hrs 34 min
Start Berea
Finish Hellet N3
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Berea to Hellet N3 via N2 and N3
    National highway route N2N3
  2. Directions from Berea to Hellet N3 via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Head on Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Pearce Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right towards N2
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    217.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    144.4 km
  15. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  20. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  21. Merge slight right
    80.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Estcourt
    0.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards Estcourt
    0.0 km
  24. Turn right
    2.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Harding Road
    4.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Richmond
    0.2 km
  27. Turn slight right onto Hellet
    0.4 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Hellet N3 → Berea Berea to Johannesburg Berea to Pretoria Berea to Cape Town Berea to Durban Johannesburg to Hellet N3 Pretoria to Hellet N3 Cape Town to Hellet N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
337.3 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 17 min • 4 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
112.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hellet N3
06:51 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,817.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R134.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,965.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Berea Start: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint
337.3 km
Total: 674.0 km
Midpoint 337.3 km
674.0 km 8 hrs 34 min
Destination Hellet N3 End: Hellet -29.01074, 29.87050

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 674.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,348.1 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 337.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint -30.84901, 29.11649
End -29.01074, 29.87050
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Questions 9
How far is Berea from Hellet N3? +
Berea is about 674.0 km from Hellet N3 by road.
How long does it take from Berea to Hellet N3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea to Hellet N3 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 Berea to Hellet N3? +
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 Berea to Hellet N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,356.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,361.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,354.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,420.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea to Hellet N3? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: 1049
From Berea To Hellet N3
Expressway
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: Harrismith
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Estcourt
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Richmond
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Hellet
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