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Distance from Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close

Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 482.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Braemar Crescent → Wessel Close
Road distance
482.2 km
M9 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
438.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 29 min
Start point
Braemar Crescent
End point
Wessel Close
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
329 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R807.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R810.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R899.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R906.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,064.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,069.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,186.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,195.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,401.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,407.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,560.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,573.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
330° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
150° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4880, 30.2218
End coords Destination point
-26.0428, 28.0610
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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482.2 km 5 hrs 29 min
Start Braemar Crescent
Finish Wessel Close
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Braemar Crescent
    0.2 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Northumberland Avenue
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Wear Avenue
    0.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Amber Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    140.6 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    84.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Sandton
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M9: Sandton
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Rivonia Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Wessel Close
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Wessel Close → Braemar Crescent Braemar Crescent to Johannesburg Braemar Crescent to Pretoria Braemar Crescent to Cape Town Braemar Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Wessel Close Pretoria to Wessel Close Cape Town to Wessel Close
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
241.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
80.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wessel Close
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,015.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,121.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Braemar Crescent Start: Braemar Crescent -29.48795, 30.22179
Midpoint
241.5 km
Total: 482.2 km
Midpoint 241.5 km
482.2 km 5 hrs 29 min
Destination Wessel Close End: Wessel Close -26.04277, 28.06104

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 482.2 km
Return-cycle span 964.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 241.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48795, 30.22179
Midpoint -27.92969, 28.96487
End -26.04277, 28.06104
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
  • Capitec Bank
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • FNB
    335 Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg
  • ABSA
    Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
  • Mercantile Bank Ltd
    142 West Street, 2196
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wessel Close
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
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Questions 9
How far is Braemar Crescent from Wessel Close? +
Braemar Crescent is about 482.2 km from Wessel Close by road.
How long does it take from Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close? +
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 Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R807.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R810.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R899.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R906.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Braemar Crescent to Wessel Close? +
Yes. There are 32 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Sandton
From Braemar Crescent To Wessel Close
Sunninghill
From Braemar Crescent To Wessel Close

Route Locations

Start area
Braemar Crescent, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wessel Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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