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Distance from City Deep to Volksrust

N City Deep → Volksrust
Road distance
235.7 km
Highway dominant · N17 / N3 / R23
City Deep to Volksrust is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
221.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
End point
Smit Street
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
166 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.1 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
R450.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R451.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R548.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R551.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R593.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R596.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R723.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R727.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R781.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R784.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R951.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R957.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
126° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
306° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2152, 28.0639
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C City Deep Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
City Deep → Volksrust
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Car
235.7 km
2 hrs 46 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
235.7 km
~3 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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235.7 km 2 hrs 46 min
Start City Deep
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from City Deep to Volksrust via N17 and N3
National highway route N17 N3
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Directions from City Deep to Volksrust via R23
Provincial road route R23
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    71.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    1.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  22. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Vrystaat Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Michaelson Street
    0.3 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto De Jager Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Volksrust → City Deep City Deep to Johannesburg City Deep to Pretoria City Deep to Cape Town City Deep to Durban Johannesburg to Volksrust Pretoria to Volksrust Cape Town to Volksrust
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Halfway point
117.9 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
17.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R985.28
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,037.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City Deep -26.21518, 28.06390
Midpoint
117.9 km
Total: 235.7 km
Midpoint 117.9 km
235.7 km 2 hrs 46 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 235.7 km
Return-cycle span 471.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21518, 28.06390
Midpoint -26.85784, 28.88939
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is City Deep from Volksrust? +
City Deep is about 235.7 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from City Deep to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City Deep to Volksrust in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from City Deep to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R450.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R451.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City Deep to Volksrust? +
Yes. There are 4 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

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

Route Locations

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

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