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Distance from Hamilton to S306

N Hamilton → S306
Road distance
186.7 km
N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
149.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 36 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
156 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R356.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R357.97
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R434.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R436.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R470.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R472.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R572.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R576.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R618.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R621.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R753.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R758.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1664, 26.2270
End coords Destination point
-28.9166, 27.7379
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Hamilton to S306 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 186.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 36 min.
Travel modes
Hamilton → S306
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Car
186.7 km
2 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
186.7 km
~2 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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186.7 km 2 hrs 36 min
Start Hamilton
Finish S306
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Tannery Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Robert Burns Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn left onto George Lubbe Street
    2.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    0.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N8
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Alexandra Avenue
    122.8 km
  10. Continue straight
    51.1 km
  11. Turn right
    3.0 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ S306 → Hamilton Hamilton to Johannesburg Hamilton to Pretoria Hamilton to Cape Town Hamilton to Durban Johannesburg to S306 Pretoria to S306 Cape Town to S306
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
93.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S306
06:45 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R780.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R821.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hamilton -29.16639, 26.22698
Midpoint
93.3 km
Total: 186.7 km
Midpoint 93.3 km
186.7 km 2 hrs 36 min
Destination S306 -28.91661, 27.73791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 186.7 km
Return-cycle span 373.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16639, 26.22698
Midpoint -29.20634, 27.09203
End -28.91661, 27.73791
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Questions 9
How far is Hamilton from S306? +
Hamilton is about 186.7 km from S306 by road.
How long does it take from Hamilton to S306? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hamilton to S306 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hamilton to S306? +
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 Hamilton to S306? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R356.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R357.97 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R434.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R436.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hamilton to S306? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Hamilton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S306, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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