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Distance from Gingindlovu to Ikosies

Gingindlovu to Ikosies is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,743.5 km in roughly 19 hrs 43 min.

N Gingindlovu → Ikosies
Road distance
1,743.5 km
N1 N3 N5 N7 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,356.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 43 min
End point
Ikosies
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,918.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,932.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,251.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,277.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,851.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,869.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,289.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,324.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,067.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,091.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,644.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,690.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
266° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
86° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0281, 31.5836
End coords Destination point
-29.1680, 17.6194
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,743.5 km 19 hrs 43 min
Start Gingindlovu
Finish Ikosies
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto McCullum Street
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    6.0 km
  7. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  18. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  25. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  30. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  34. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  35. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  37. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  38. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  39. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  40. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  41. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  42. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  43. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  44. Turn left
    6.7 km
  45. Turn right onto Ikosies
    10.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,042.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Routes ↩ Ikosies → Gingindlovu Gingindlovu to Johannesburg Gingindlovu to Pretoria Gingindlovu to Cape Town Gingindlovu to Durban Johannesburg to Ikosies Pretoria to Ikosies Cape Town to Ikosies
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
871.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 51 min • 9 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
125.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
290.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
94.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ikosies
07:17 – 18:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,287.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R348.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,671.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gingindlovu -29.02806, 31.58361
Midpoint
871.5 km
Total: 1,743.5 km
Midpoint 871.5 km
1,743.5 km 19 hrs 43 min
Destination Ikosies End: Ikosies -29.16801, 17.61943

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,743.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,487.0 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 871.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.02806, 31.58361
Midpoint -28.92455, 24.97220
End -29.16801, 17.61943
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Questions 9
How far is Gingindlovu from Ikosies? +
Gingindlovu is about 1,743.5 km from Ikosies by road.
How long does it take from Gingindlovu to Ikosies? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gingindlovu to Ikosies 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 Gingindlovu to Ikosies? +
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 Gingindlovu to Ikosies? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,918.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,932.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,251.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,277.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gingindlovu to Ikosies? +
Yes. There are 30 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
Johannesburg
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Durban
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
: Harrismith
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
Bethlehem
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
: Bloemfontein
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
Kimberley
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
Lemoen Way
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies
: Keetmanshoop
From Gingindlovu To Ikosies

Route Locations

Start area
Gingindlovu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ikosies, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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