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Distance from Hekpoort to Ben C

N Hekpoort → Ben C
Road distance
525.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N4 / R71
Hekpoort to Ben C is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
408.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 44 min
Return: 13 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
404 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,057.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,062.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,056.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,107.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,395.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,401.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,394.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,461.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,836.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,843.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,834.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,922.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8811, 27.6187
End coords Destination point
-23.9043, 31.0381
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Hekpoort Clear Sky View Forecast → 23 °C Ben C Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Hekpoort → Ben C
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Car
525.7 km
6 hrs 44 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
525.7 km
~8 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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525.7 km 405 min
Start Hekpoort
Finish Ben C
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Hekpoort to Ben C via N4 and N1
    National highway route N4N1
  2. Directions from Hekpoort to Ben C via R71
    Provincial road route R71
  3. Start your journey
    26.4 km
  4. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    5.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp sharp right
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left
    3.4 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N4
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    49.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    130.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    117.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    15.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    65.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  20. Turn slight left towards R71
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards R71
    0.0 km
  22. Go straight onto Wolkberg Drive
    55.7 km
  23. Turn left
    46.1 km
  24. Turn left
    1.4 km
  25. Turn left
    0.5 km
  26. Turn right
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,092.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Ben C → Hekpoort Hekpoort to Johannesburg Hekpoort to Pretoria Hekpoort to Cape Town Hekpoort to Durban Johannesburg to Ben C Pretoria to Ben C Cape Town to Ben C
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ben C
06:34 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:54
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,197.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,312.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hekpoort -25.88108, 27.61870
Midpoint
263.0 km
Total: 525.7 km
Midpoint 263.0 km
525.7 km 405 min
Destination Ben C -23.90433, 31.03806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 525.7 km
Return-cycle span 1051.4 km
Traversal time 405 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.88108, 27.61870
Midpoint -24.29112, 28.97829
End -23.90433, 31.03806
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Questions 9
How far is Hekpoort from Ben C? +
Hekpoort is about 525.7 km from Ben C by road.
How long does it take from Hekpoort to Ben C? +
The drive usually takes about 405 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hekpoort to Ben C in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hekpoort to Ben C? +
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 Hekpoort to Ben C? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,057.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,062.04 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,056.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,107.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hekpoort to Ben C? +
Yes. There are 28 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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