Distance from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge

N Earlcroft Close → Vimy Ridge

Road distance

573.1 km

Highway dominant · M41 / M94 / N2 / N3

Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 573.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

477.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 36 min

Start point

Earlcroft Close

End point

Vimy Ridge

Return: 13 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

396 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 21 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,120.68

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,121.92

See more fuel details from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

323° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

143° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.7070, 31.0146

End coords Destination point

-26.2300, 28.1671

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 22 °C Earlcroft Close Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 15 °C Vimy Ridge Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Earlcroft Close → Vimy Ridge

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Car

573.1 km

6 hrs 36 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

573.1 km

~8 hrs 49 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 14 km to King Shaka International
✈ DUR → JNB (57 min)
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Beverly Hills

1 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 8 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Earlcroft Close

Finish Vimy Ridge

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge via M41 and M94

Metro arterial routes M41M94
Head on Earlcroft Close

0.1 km
Continue left onto Earlcroft Close

0.0 km
Continue right onto Earlcroft Close

0.1 km
Turn right onto Trentcroft Place

0.2 km
Turn left onto Longbury Drive

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Phoenix Highway

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M41

1.1 km
Merge slight right

1.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2 South: Durban

2.3 km
Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road

14.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

1.5 km
Merge slight right

15.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

221.7 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

53.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.4 km
Turn left onto Black Reef Road

0.9 km
Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 29

Known total R1,479.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mariannhill Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

287.0 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

95.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Vimy Ridge

06:47 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,395.49

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R114.62

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,521.57

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Earlcroft Close Start: Earlcroft Close -29.70699, 31.01463

Midpoint

287.0 km

Total: 573.1 km

Midpoint 287.0 km

573.1 km 396 min

Destination Vimy Ridge End: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 573.1 km

Return-cycle span 1146.2 km

Traversal time 396 min

Maneuver count 26

Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 287.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.70699, 31.01463

Midpoint -28.36659, 29.34166

End -26.23004, 28.16714

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Earlcroft Close from Vimy Ridge? +

Earlcroft Close is about 573.1 km from Vimy Ridge by road.

How long does it take from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge? +

The drive usually takes about 396 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Earlcroft Close to Vimy 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 Earlcroft Close to Vimy 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 Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.68 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,121.92 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,116.14 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,155.34 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Earlcroft Close to Vimy Ridge? +

Yes. There are 29 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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