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Distance from Cliff to Prato

Cliff to Prato is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cliff → Prato
Road distance
518.1 km
M1 M17 M2 M71 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 39 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
399 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R867.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R871.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R966.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R973.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,144.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,149.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,274.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,285.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,505.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,512.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,677.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,690.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5298, 29.8386
End coords Destination point
-26.1304, 27.9741
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

518.1 km 6 hrs 39 min
Start Cliff
Finish Prato
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    6.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Impendla Road
    19.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    16.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Turn left
    5.6 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    133.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    61.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    8.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight left
    2.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17: Auckland Park
    0.2 km
  16. Go straight onto Empire Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn slight left towards M71: Emmarentia
    1.3 km
  18. Go straight onto Barry Hertzog Avenue
    3.4 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Linden Road
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto 3rd Avenue
    1.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto 3rd Avenue
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto 3rd Avenue
    0.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Republic Road
    0.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Republic Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Republic Road
    1.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Cresta Lane
    0.1 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.3 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Prato → Cliff Cliff to Johannesburg Cliff to Pretoria Cliff to Cape Town Cliff to Durban Johannesburg to Prato Pretoria to Prato Cape Town to Prato
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Prato
06:34 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,165.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,279.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint
259.5 km
Total: 518.1 km
Midpoint 259.5 km
518.1 km 6 hrs 39 min
Destination Prato -26.13037, 27.97413

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 518.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,036.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52981, 29.83861
Midpoint -28.08705, 29.03244
End -26.13037, 27.97413
Destination services

Available in Prato

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Groundcover
    30 4th Avenue
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Auckland Park, 2092, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Prato
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Prato
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Prato
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Prato
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Prato
5
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Questions 9
How far is Cliff from Prato? +
Cliff is about 518.1 km from Prato by road.
How long does it take from Cliff to Prato? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cliff to Prato in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cliff to Prato? +
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 Cliff to Prato? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R867.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R871.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R966.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R973.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cliff to Prato? +
Yes. There are 25 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

: Johannesburg
From Cliff To Prato
: Sandton
From Cliff To Prato
Pretoria
From Cliff To Prato
: Auckland Park
From Cliff To Prato
: Emmarentia
From Cliff To Prato
Cresta Lane
From Cliff To Prato

Route Locations

Start area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Prato, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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