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Distance from E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni

N E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 → Benoni
Road distance
327.6 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
295.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
End point
Park Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R625.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R628.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R761.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R766.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R825.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R828.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,005.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,011.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,086.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,090.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,322.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,331.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
334° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
154° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5827, 29.6084
End coords Destination point
-26.1930, 28.3082
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 327.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.
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327.6 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start E003 N3 N3 N3 R616
Finish Benoni
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Tom Jones Street
    1.1 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Bunyan Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Ampthill Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Park Street
    0.3 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R935.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Benoni → E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Johannesburg E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Pretoria E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Cape Town E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Durban Johannesburg to Benoni Pretoria to Benoni Cape Town to Benoni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
164.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Benoni
06:35 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,369.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,441.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 -28.58269, 29.60843
Midpoint
164.2 km
Total: 327.6 km
Midpoint 164.2 km
327.6 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Benoni End: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 327.6 km
Return-cycle span 655.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58269, 29.60843
Midpoint -27.52598, 28.83295
End -26.19304, 28.30824
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Standout Why Benoni stands out
Benoni is best understood as East Rand district planning rather than broad Johannesburg copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Benoni route accuracy improves when the exact suburb, venue or East Rand destination is chosen before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Benoni stays, family trips, airport-side district travel and East Rand planning.
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Questions 9
How far is E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 from Benoni? +
E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 is about 327.6 km from Benoni by road.
How long does it take from E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni? +
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 E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R625.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R628.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R761.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R766.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 to Benoni? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

: Bergville
From E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 To Benoni
: Harrismith
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: Heidelberg
From E003 N3 N3 N3 R616 To Benoni

Route Locations

Start area
E003 N3 N3 N3 R616, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Benoni
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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