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Distance from Daniel to La Lucia Ridge

Daniel to La Lucia Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,207.2 km in roughly 12 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Daniel → La Lucia Ridge
Road distance
1,207.2 km
750.1 mi • 651.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
868.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 13 min
Return: 24 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 13 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
98.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,020.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,030.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,251.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,269.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,666.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,678.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,970.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,994.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,508.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,524.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,908.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,939.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 13 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 28 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,207.2 km 12 hrs 13 min
Start Daniel
Finish La Lucia Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head north on Daniel
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Daniel, R386
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto R384
    146.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Market Street, N12
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto N10
    111.8 km
  6. Turn left
    0.4 km
  7. Keep right
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto N1
    76.4 km
  9. Keep left
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto R717
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto N1
    331.6 km
  13. Keep left
    0.6 km
  14. Keep right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto N3
    293.7 km
  18. Keep left
    2.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street, M4
    11.3 km
  20. Keep left
    0.2 km
  21. Keep right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Armstrong Avenue
    0.2 km
  24. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ridge Road
    0.0 km
  25. Arrive at Ridge Road, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R785.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
603.6 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Daniel → La Lucia Ridge
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Daniel, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Daniel → La Lucia Ridge
Daniel Origin postcode
Not available
La Lucia Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
834.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
914.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
930.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
La Lucia Ridge → Daniel
Daniel ↔ La Lucia Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Daniel -30.96911, 22.12912
Midpoint
603.6 km
Total: 1,207.2 km
Midpoint 603.6 km
1,207.2 km 12 hrs 13 min
Destination La Lucia Ridge -29.75184, 31.06808

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,207.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,414.3 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 603.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.96911, 22.12912
Midpoint -28.87932, 26.50139
End -29.75184, 31.06808
Destination services

Available in La Lucia Ridge

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
2
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around La Lucia Ridge
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around La Lucia Ridge
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around La Lucia Ridge
1
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Questions 9
How far is Daniel from La Lucia Ridge? +
Daniel is about 1,207.2 km from La Lucia Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Daniel to La Lucia Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Daniel to La Lucia Ridge in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Daniel to La Lucia Ridge? +
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 Daniel to La Lucia Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,020.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,030.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,251.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,269.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Daniel to La Lucia Ridge? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Daniel, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
La Lucia Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 834.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 914.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 930.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 968.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,028.6 km

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