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Distance from Centurion to Vrede N3

Centurion to Vrede N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 247.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.

N Centurion → Vrede N3
Road distance
247.7 km
N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
End point
the fork
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
166 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R472.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R474.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R575.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R579.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R623.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R626.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R759.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R764.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R821.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R824.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R999.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,006.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8364, 28.1803
End coords Destination point
-27.8008, 28.9646
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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247.7 km 2 hrs 46 min
Start Centurion
Finish Vrede N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jean Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right towards N14: Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    23.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    140.5 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Vrede N3 → Centurion Centurion to Johannesburg Centurion to Pretoria Centurion to Cape Town Centurion to Durban Johannesburg to Vrede N3 Pretoria to Vrede N3 Cape Town to Vrede N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vrede N3
06:34 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,035.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,089.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint
124.1 km
Total: 247.7 km
Midpoint 124.1 km
247.7 km 2 hrs 46 min
Destination Vrede N3 End: the fork -27.80081, 28.96464

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 247.7 km
Return-cycle span 495.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint -26.79993, 28.45542
End -27.80081, 28.96464
Destination services

Available in Vrede N3

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Vrede N3
1
  • PEP
    24 Piet Reftief Street, Warden, 9890, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Centurion from Vrede N3? +
Centurion is about 247.7 km from Vrede N3 by road.
How long does it take from Centurion to Vrede N3? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centurion to Vrede N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centurion to Vrede 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 Centurion to Vrede N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R472.91 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R474.87 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R575.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R579.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centurion to Vrede N3? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Germiston
From Centurion To Vrede N3
Durban
From Centurion To Vrede N3
Roodepoort
From Centurion To Vrede N3
Bloemfontein
From Centurion To Vrede N3
ern Bypass
From Centurion To Vrede N3

Route Locations

Start area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vrede N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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