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Distance from D3524 to Balmoral

D3524 to Balmoral is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 472.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 46 min.

N D3524 → Balmoral
Road distance
472.8 km
N1 N4 R545
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
391.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 46 min
Return: 11 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
346 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R902.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R906.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,099.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,106.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,191.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,196.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,450.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,459.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,567.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,573.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,908.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,920.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1745, 25.0711
End coords Destination point
-25.8618, 28.9764
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Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

472.8 km 346 min
Start D3524
Finish Balmoral
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    13.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    72.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    67.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    233.0 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    2.1 km
  7. Merge slight right
    9.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.4 km
  10. Continue straight
    72.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R545: Balmoral
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left
    0.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.5 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R681.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Routes ↩ Balmoral → D3524 D3524 to Johannesburg D3524 to Pretoria D3524 to Cape Town D3524 to Durban Johannesburg to Balmoral Pretoria to Balmoral Cape Town to Balmoral
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
236.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Balmoral
06:31 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,976.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,080.36
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 D3524 -26.17450, 25.07111
Midpoint
236.3 km
Total: 472.8 km
Midpoint 236.3 km
472.8 km 346 min
Destination Balmoral -25.86184, 28.97640

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 472.8 km
Return-cycle span 945.6 km
Traversal time 346 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 236.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17450, 25.07111
Midpoint -25.63901, 26.86589
End -25.86184, 28.97640
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Questions 9
How far is D3524 from Balmoral? +
D3524 is about 472.8 km from Balmoral by road.
How long does it take from D3524 to Balmoral? +
The drive usually takes about 346 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D3524 to Balmoral in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D3524 to Balmoral? +
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 D3524 to Balmoral? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R902.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R906.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,099.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,106.38 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D3524 to Balmoral? +
Yes. There are 29 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
D3524, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balmoral
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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