Distance from D52 N3 to Springs

N D52 N3 → Springs

Road distance

363.3 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R42 / R74

D52 N3 to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 363.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

312.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 22 min

End point

Goods Street

Return: 8 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

262 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R710.53

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R711.31

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

336° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

156° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8196, 29.7334

End coords Destination point

-26.2550, 28.4373

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 16 °C D52 N3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Springs Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 N3 → Springs

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Car

363.3 km

4 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

363.3 km

~5 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 112 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 23 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D52 N3

Finish Springs

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D52 N3 to Springs via N3

National highway N3
Directions from D52 N3 to Springs via R74 and R42

Provincial road routes R74R42
Start your journey

5.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso

0.7 km
Turn right towards R74: Colenso

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn right towards N3: Harrismith

0.5 km
Merge slight right

53.8 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

19.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel

0.5 km
Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street

30.3 km
Turn left onto Colliery Road

0.4 km
Continue straight onto 5th Avenue

1.0 km
Turn left onto Main Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Goods Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 ↩ Springs → D52 N3 D52 N3 to Johannesburg D52 N3 to Pretoria D52 N3 to Cape Town D52 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Springs Pretoria to Springs Cape Town to Springs

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

182.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

26.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

60.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

19.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Springs

06:46 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:03

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,518.78

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.27

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R72.67

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,598.71

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint

182.0 km

Total: 363.3 km

Midpoint 182.0 km

363.3 km 4 hrs 22 min

Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 363.3 km

Return-cycle span 726.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 182.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint -27.71244, 28.93483

End -26.25500, 28.43731

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is D52 N3 from Springs? +

D52 N3 is about 363.3 km from Springs by road.

How long does it take from D52 N3 to Springs? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 N3 to Springs in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from D52 N3 to Springs? +

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 Springs? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R710.53 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R711.31 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R707.65 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R732.50 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 N3 to Springs? +

Yes. There are 12 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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Towns along the route

: Colenso

From D52 N3 To Springs

Bergville

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Greytown

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: Harrismith

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: Nigel

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