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Distance from E Dartford to Richmond

E Dartford to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 767.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 11 min.

N E Dartford → Richmond
Road distance
767.5 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
713.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 11 min
Start point
Dartford Avenue
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
491 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,465.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,471.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,784.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,795.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,933.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,941.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,354.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,369.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,544.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,554.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,098.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,117.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1310, 28.1054
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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767.5 km 8 hrs 11 min
Start E Dartford
Finish Richmond
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dartford Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Kernick Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    1.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Northview Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn slight right onto Athol Street
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.9 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Athol Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Athol Street
    0.3 km
  10. Turn slight left onto Woodyatt Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Pretoria Street
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Glenhove Road
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Central Street
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right
    14.9 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    738.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Richmond → E Dartford E Dartford to Johannesburg E Dartford to Pretoria E Dartford to Cape Town E Dartford to Durban Johannesburg to Richmond Pretoria to Richmond Cape Town to Richmond
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
384.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 5 min • 4 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
127.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
07:01 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,207.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R153.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,376.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E Dartford Start: Dartford Avenue -26.13102, 28.10542
Midpoint
384.3 km
Total: 767.5 km
Midpoint 384.3 km
767.5 km 8 hrs 11 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 767.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,534.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 384.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13102, 28.10542
Midpoint -28.96778, 26.33637
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

Available in Richmond

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is E Dartford from Richmond? +
E Dartford is about 767.5 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from E Dartford to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E Dartford to Richmond 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 Dartford to Richmond? +
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 Dartford to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,465.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,471.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,784.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,795.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E Dartford to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Johannesburg
From E Dartford To Richmond
: Soweto
From E Dartford To Richmond
Kimberley
From E Dartford To Richmond
Bloemfontein
From E Dartford To Richmond
ern Bypass
From E Dartford To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
E Dartford, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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