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Distance from E 71 to Nigel

N E 71 → Nigel
Road distance
705.4 km
N3 R103 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
437.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 4 min
Start point
East
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
544 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,346.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,352.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,640.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,650.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,777.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,784.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,164.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,177.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,338.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,347.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,847.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,865.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
355° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
175° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3461, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E 71 to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 705.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 4 min.
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E 71 → Nigel
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Car
705.4 km
9 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
705.4 km
~10 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
705 km
↑ 5 hrs 39 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 24 min
With airport
~3 hrs 24 min
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705.4 km 9 hrs 4 min
Start E 71
Finish Nigel
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on East
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    66.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  4. Turn right
    1.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left
    144.4 km
  13. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  19. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  23. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  25. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Nigel → E 71 E 71 to Johannesburg E 71 to Pretoria E 71 to Cape Town E 71 to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
353.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 32 min • 4 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
117.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:38 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,948.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R141.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,103.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 71 Start: East -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint
353.1 km
Total: 705.4 km
Midpoint 353.1 km
705.4 km 9 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 705.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,410.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 353.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.34606, 28.82330
Midpoint -28.98516, 29.80247
End -26.42596, 28.47043
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Questions 9
How far is E 71 from Nigel? +
E 71 is about 705.4 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from E 71 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 71 to Nigel 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 71 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 E 71 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,346.83 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,352.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,640.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,650.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 71 to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 20 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From E 71 To Nigel
: Nigel
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Route Locations

Start area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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