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Distance from City Deep to Balfour

City Deep to Balfour is a practical regional trip, covering about 81.6 km in roughly 58 min.

N City Deep → Balfour
Road distance
81.6 km
N17 N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
71.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 min
End point
Arthur Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R136.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R137.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R152.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R153.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R180.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R181.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R200.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R202.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R237.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R238.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R264.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R266.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
133° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
313° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2152, 28.0639
End coords Destination point
-26.6587, 28.5898
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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81.6 km 58 min
Start City Deep
Finish Balfour
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    3.9 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    4.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.6 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    43.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    24.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Themba Shozi Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Balfour → City Deep City Deep to Johannesburg City Deep to Pretoria City Deep to Cape Town City Deep to Durban Johannesburg to Balfour Pretoria to Balfour Cape Town to Balfour
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 min • 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Balfour
06:30 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R341.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R358.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City Deep -26.21518, 28.06390
Midpoint
40.8 km
Total: 81.6 km
Midpoint 40.8 km
81.6 km 58 min
Destination Balfour End: Arthur Street -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 81.6 km
Return-cycle span 163.2 km
Traversal time 58 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 18.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21518, 28.06390
Midpoint -26.45465, 28.32391
End -26.65868, 28.58981
Destination services

Available in Balfour

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Balfour
1
  • PEP
    10 Stuart Street, Balfour, 2410, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Balfour

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Balfour stands out
Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.
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Questions 8
How far is City Deep from Balfour? +
City Deep is about 81.6 km from Balfour by road.
How long does it take from City Deep to Balfour? +
The drive usually takes about 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City Deep to Balfour in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from City Deep to Balfour? +
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 City Deep to Balfour? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R136.57 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R137.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R152.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R153.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City Deep to Balfour? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Springs
From City Deep To Balfour
: Johannesburg
From City Deep To Balfour
: Durban
From City Deep To Balfour
: Standerton
From City Deep To Balfour
Heidelberg
From City Deep To Balfour

Route Locations

Start area
City Deep, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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