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Distance from Gap to Nh50

N Gap → Nh50
Road distance
876.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N14 / N3
Gap to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 876.9 km in roughly 11 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
679.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 16 min
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
676 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,674.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,681.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,039.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,051.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,209.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,218.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,690.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,707.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,906.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,918.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,540.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,562.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.0096, 29.1855
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather -2 °C Gap Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Nh50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Gap → Nh50
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Car
876.9 km
11 hrs 16 min
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Two-wheeler
876.9 km
~13 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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877 km
~1 hr 45 min
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876.9 km 11 hrs 16 min
Start Gap
Finish Nh50
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Directions from Gap to Nh50 via N3 and N1 and N14
National highway route N3 N1 N14
  1. Start your journey
    4.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    20.6 km
  4. Turn sharp left
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    3.2 km
  6. Continue slight right
    4.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    66.4 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  10. Turn right
    2.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  23. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  28. Turn right
    89.2 km
  29. Turn right
    3.5 km
  30. Turn left
    1.7 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.2 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  36. Turn left
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.2 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 53
Known total R1,748.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 53 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Gap Gap to Johannesburg Gap to Pretoria Gap to Cape Town Gap to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
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Halfway point
439.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 38 min • 5 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:24 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,665.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R175.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,858.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gap -29.00958, 29.18555
Midpoint
439.2 km
Total: 876.9 km
Midpoint 439.2 km
876.9 km 11 hrs 16 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 876.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,753.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 439.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.00958, 29.18555
Midpoint -25.75225, 28.27366
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Gap from Nh50? +
Gap is about 876.9 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Gap to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gap to Nh50 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 Gap to Nh50? +
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 Gap to Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,674.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,681.31 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,039.29 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,051.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gap to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 53 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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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From Gap To Nh50
Harrismith
From Gap To Nh50
: Johannesburg
From Gap To Nh50
: Pretoria
From Gap To Nh50
Polokwane
From Gap To Nh50
Krugersdorp
From Gap To Nh50

Route Locations

Start area
Gap, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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