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Distance from Flimieda to Balfour

Flimieda to Balfour is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 248.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min.

N Flimieda → Balfour
Road distance
248.7 km
N12 N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
193.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Start point
Kirstein Road
End point
Arthur Street
Return: 6 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R474.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R476.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R578.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R582.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R626.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R629.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R763.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R768.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R824.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R828.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,004.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,010.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8378, 26.6565
End coords Destination point
-26.6587, 28.5898
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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248.7 km 180 min
Start Flimieda
Finish Balfour
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kirstein Road
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ian Street
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    2.3 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N12: Potchefstroom
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Joe Slovo Road
    13.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    138.6 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    24.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Themba Shozi Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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 -26.267, 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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Balfour → Flimieda Flimieda to Johannesburg Flimieda to Pretoria Flimieda to Cape Town Flimieda to Durban Johannesburg to Balfour Pretoria to Balfour Cape Town to Balfour
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Balfour
06:34 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,039.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,094.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Flimieda Start: Kirstein Road -26.83776, 26.65647
Midpoint
124.4 km
Total: 248.7 km
Midpoint 124.4 km
248.7 km 180 min
Destination Balfour End: Arthur Street -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 248.7 km
Return-cycle span 497.4 km
Traversal time 180 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.83776, 26.65647
Midpoint -26.33719, 27.68646
End -26.65868, 28.58981
Destination services

Available in Balfour

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Balfour
1
  • PEP
    10 Stuart Street, Balfour, 2410, Mpumalanga
Destination brief

Travelling to Balfour

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Balfour stands out
Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.
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Questions 9
How far is Flimieda from Balfour? +
Flimieda is about 248.7 km from Balfour by road.
How long does it take from Flimieda to Balfour? +
The drive usually takes about 180 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Flimieda to Balfour in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Flimieda to Balfour? +
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 Flimieda to Balfour? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R474.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R476.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R578.49 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R582.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Flimieda to Balfour? +
Yes. There are 8 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Flimieda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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