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Distance from Early Dawn to Wartburg

N Early Dawn → Wartburg
Road distance
754.4 km
Highway dominant · M36 / N1 / N12 / N3 / R33
Early Dawn to Wartburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 754.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
577.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 21 min
End point
Rose Worth Street
Return: 18 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
561 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,518.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,524.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,516.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,589.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,003.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,010.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,000.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,096.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,635.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,645.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,632.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,759.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
131° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
311° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0833, 26.0833
End coords Destination point
-29.4308, 30.5756
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Early Dawn → Wartburg
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754.4 km
9 hrs 21 min
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754.4 km
~11 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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754.4 km 562 min
Start Early Dawn
Finish Wartburg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Early Dawn to Wartburg via N1 and N12 and N3
    National highway route N1N12N3
  2. Directions from Early Dawn to Wartburg via M36
    Metro arterial route M36
  3. Directions from Early Dawn to Wartburg via R33
    Provincial road route R33
  4. Start your journey
    1.6 km
  5. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    2.4 km
  7. Turn right
    8.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Swart Street
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    24.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    147.2 km
  11. Turn right
    15.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  14. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  25. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    418.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R33
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    1.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Bhambatha Road
    12.4 km
  30. Turn slight right
    15.4 km
  31. Turn left
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right onto Ridge Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Rose Worth Street
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
377.6 km
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 40 min • 4 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
125.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wartburg
06:47 – 17:05
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,153.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R150.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,319.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Early Dawn -26.08330, 26.08330
Midpoint
377.6 km
Total: 754.4 km
Midpoint 377.6 km
754.4 km 562 min
Destination Wartburg End: Rose Worth Street -29.43083, 30.57556

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 754.4 km
Return-cycle span 1508.8 km
Traversal time 562 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 377.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.08330, 26.08330
Midpoint -27.22203, 28.73146
End -29.43083, 30.57556
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Questions 9
How far is Early Dawn from Wartburg? +
Early Dawn is about 754.4 km from Wartburg by road.
How long does it take from Early Dawn to Wartburg? +
The drive usually takes about 562 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Early Dawn to Wartburg 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 Early Dawn to Wartburg? +
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 Early Dawn to Wartburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,518.08 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,524.05 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,516.45 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,589.23 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Early Dawn to Wartburg? +
Yes. There are 28 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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