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Distance from D3515 to D617

N D3515 → D617
Road distance
158.7 km
Provincial mix · R71
D3515 to D617 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
131.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
155 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R319.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R320.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R318.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R334.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R421.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R422.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R420.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R441.06
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R554.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R556.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R553.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R580.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9604, 28.6205
End coords Destination point
-23.8113, 29.9013
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C D3515 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C D617 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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D3515 → D617
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Car
158.7 km
2 hrs 35 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
158.7 km
~2 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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158.7 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start D3515
Finish D617
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from D3515 to D617 via R71
    Provincial road route R71
  2. Start your journey
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right
    3.9 km
  4. Turn left
    37.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    8.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    8.1 km
  7. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  8. Merge slight right
    54.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    15.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    3.1 km
  15. Turn left
    23.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R49.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ D617 → D3515 D3515 to Johannesburg D3515 to Pretoria D3515 to Cape Town D3515 to Durban Johannesburg to D617 Pretoria to D617 Cape Town to D617
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.3 km
Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D617
06:40 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R663.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.73
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R698.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D3515 -23.96039, 28.62050
Midpoint
79.3 km
Total: 158.7 km
Midpoint 79.3 km
158.7 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination D617 -23.81128, 29.90132

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo
One-way road span 158.7 km
Return-cycle span 317.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.96039, 28.62050
Midpoint -24.06712, 29.22793
End -23.81128, 29.90132
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How far is D3515 from D617? +
D3515 is about 158.7 km from D617 by road.
How long does it take from D3515 to D617? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D3515 to D617 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D3515 to D617? +
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 D3515 to D617? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R319.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R320.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R318.97 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R334.28 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D3515 to D617? +
Yes. There are 2 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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