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Distance from D52 N3 to Nigel

N D52 N3 → Nigel
Road distance
344.9 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R42 / R74
D52 N3 to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 344.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 4 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
293.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 4 min
Return: 8 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
244 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R674.40
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R675.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R671.67
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R695.26
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R889.83
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R890.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R886.23
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R917.35
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,170.83
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,172.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,166.09
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,207.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
335° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
155° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.8196, 29.7334
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C D52 N3 Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Nigel Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
D52 N3 → Nigel
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Car
344.9 km
4 hrs 4 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
344.9 km
~5 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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344.9 km 4 hrs 4 min
Start D52 N3
Finish Nigel
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from D52 N3 to Nigel via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from D52 N3 to Nigel via R74 and R42
    Provincial road routes R74R42
  3. Start your journey
    5.0 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    53.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  14. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R904.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Nigel → D52 N3 D52 N3 to Johannesburg D52 N3 to Pretoria D52 N3 to Cape Town D52 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:46 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,441.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,517.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340
Midpoint
172.8 km
Total: 344.9 km
Midpoint 172.8 km
344.9 km 4 hrs 4 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 344.9 km
Return-cycle span 689.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340
Midpoint -27.79069, 28.96190
End -26.42596, 28.47043
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Questions 9
How far is D52 N3 from Nigel? +
D52 N3 is about 344.9 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from D52 N3 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D52 N3 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D52 N3 to Nigel? +
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 D52 N3 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R674.40 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R675.14 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R671.67 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R695.26 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D52 N3 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 12 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 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

: Colenso
From D52 N3 To Nigel
Bergville
From D52 N3 To Nigel
Greytown
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: Harrismith
From D52 N3 To Nigel
: Nigel
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