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Distance from Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post

Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 454.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Faraday Boulevard N1 → Currys Post
Road distance
454.3 km
N3 R54 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
380.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 37 min
Start point
Faraday Boulevard
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
337 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R867.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R871.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,056.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,063.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,144.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,149.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,394.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,402.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,506.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,512.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,834.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,845.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6963, 27.8222
End coords Destination point
-29.4247, 30.1687
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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454.3 km 5 hrs 37 min
Start Faraday Boulevard N1
Finish Currys Post
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Faraday Boulevard
    1.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Barrage Road
    7.5 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    1.1 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    5.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Maribou Street
    1.4 km
  11. Continue straight onto Maribou Main Route
    69.7 km
  12. Go straight
    0.9 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  14. Merge slight right
    351.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right towards Tweedie
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  19. Merge slight right
    6.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R1,017.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Currys Post → Faraday Boulevard N1 Faraday Boulevard N1 to Johannesburg Faraday Boulevard N1 to Pretoria Faraday Boulevard N1 to Cape Town Faraday Boulevard N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Currys Post Pretoria to Currys Post Cape Town to Currys Post
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
227.5 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 48 min • 2 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Currys Post
06:33 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,899.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,998.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Faraday Boulevard N1 Start: Faraday Boulevard -26.69626, 27.82221
Midpoint
227.5 km
Total: 454.3 km
Midpoint 227.5 km
454.3 km 5 hrs 37 min
Destination Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 454.3 km
Return-cycle span 908.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 227.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69626, 27.82221
Midpoint -28.07664, 29.02781
End -29.42472, 30.16871
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Currys Post
1
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Questions 9
How far is Faraday Boulevard N1 from Currys Post? +
Faraday Boulevard N1 is about 454.3 km from Currys Post by road.
How long does it take from Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post? +
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 Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R867.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R871.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,056.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,063.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Faraday Boulevard N1 to Currys Post? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Faraday Boulevard
From Faraday Boulevard N1 To Currys Post
: Vereeniging
From Faraday Boulevard N1 To Currys Post
: Harrismith
From Faraday Boulevard N1 To Currys Post
Tweedie
From Faraday Boulevard N1 To Currys Post
Howick ()
From Faraday Boulevard N1 To Currys Post

Route Locations

Start area
Faraday Boulevard N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Currys Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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