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Distance from Clairwood to Vimy Ridge

Clairwood to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.

N Clairwood → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
556.6 km
M94 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
494.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
End point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
383 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R931.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R936.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,037.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,046.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,229.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,235.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,369.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,380.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,617.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,625.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,802.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,816.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
325° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
145° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9128, 30.9847
End coords Destination point
-26.2300, 28.1671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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556.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Clairwood
Finish Vimy Ridge
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Archary Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  16. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Vimy Ridge → Clairwood Clairwood to Johannesburg Clairwood to Pretoria Clairwood to Cape Town Clairwood to Durban Johannesburg to Vimy Ridge Pretoria to Vimy Ridge Cape Town to Vimy Ridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vimy Ridge
06:31 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,326.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,449.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint
278.7 km
Total: 556.6 km
Midpoint 278.7 km
556.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Vimy Ridge End: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 556.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,113.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint -28.34222, 29.28203
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is Clairwood from Vimy Ridge? +
Clairwood is about 556.6 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Clairwood to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clairwood to Vimy Ridge 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 Clairwood to Vimy Ridge? +
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 Clairwood to Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R931.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R936.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,037.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clairwood to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 29 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Clairwood To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Clairwood To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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