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Distance from E 66 to Schoemanskloof

N E 66 → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
1,277.7 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / R36
E 66 to Schoemanskloof is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,277.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
959.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 3 min
Start point
East
End point
Schoemanskloof
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
903 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,439.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,449.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,971.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,989.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,219.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,232.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,920.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,944.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,235.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,253.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,158.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,190.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
25° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
205° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
-25.4146, 30.6302
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C E 66 Fog View Forecast → 11 °C Schoemanskloof Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 66 → Schoemanskloof
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Car
1,277.7 km
15 hrs 3 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,277.7 km
~19 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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1,278 km
~2 hrs 33 min
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1,277.7 km 15 hrs 3 min
Start E 66
Finish Schoemanskloof
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Destination
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Directions from E 66 to Schoemanskloof via N3 and N12
National highway route N3 N12
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Directions from E 66 to Schoemanskloof via R36
Provincial road route R36
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on East
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Silimela
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  5. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    70.4 km
  9. Continue right
    0.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  15. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  16. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  17. Turn left
    2.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  23. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  25. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  27. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    49.7 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Schoemanskloof → E 66 E 66 to Johannesburg E 66 to Pretoria E 66 to Cape Town E 66 to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Cape Town to Schoemanskloof
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
639.6 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 31 min • 7 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof
06:28 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,340.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,621.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 66 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
639.6 km
Total: 1,277.7 km
Midpoint 639.6 km
1,277.7 km 15 hrs 3 min
Destination Schoemanskloof End: Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,277.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,555.4 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 639.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint -28.81419, 26.67015
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is E 66 from Schoemanskloof? +
E 66 is about 1,277.7 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from E 66 to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 66 to Schoemanskloof 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 E 66 to Schoemanskloof? +
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 E 66 to Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,439.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,449.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,971.39 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,989.79 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 66 to Schoemanskloof? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

Nxanxadi
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Silimela
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Mzimvubu
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Makana Way
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Kroonstad
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Western Bypass
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
ern Bypass
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
: eMalahleni
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Kempton Park
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof
Benoni
From E 66 To Schoemanskloof

Route Locations

Start area
E 66, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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