Distance from Hellet N3 to Berea

N Hellet N3 → Berea

Road distance

673.9 km

Highway dominant · M4 / N3 / N6

Hellet N3 to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 673.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

480.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.40×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

8 hrs 34 min

Start point

Hellet

End point

Baynes Street

Return: 17 hrs 9 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

514 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

9 hrs 34 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,356.13

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,361.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

202° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

22° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.0107, 29.8705

End coords Destination point

-32.9903, 27.9172

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 10 °C Hellet N3 Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Berea Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Hellet N3 → Berea

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Car

673.9 km

8 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

673.9 km

~10 hrs 22 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 87 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → ELS (53 min)
🚗 10 km from East London Airport
↑ 3 hrs 39 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Hellet N3

Finish Berea

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Hellet N3 to Berea via N3 and N6

National highway route N3N6
Directions from Hellet N3 to Berea via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Head on Hellet

0.4 km
Continue slight left onto Richmond

0.2 km
Turn right onto Lorne Road

4.5 km
Go straight

2.0 km
Take the ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

80.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.7 km
Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive

0.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Howick Road

2.8 km
Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

2.4 km
Turn right onto Alexandra Road

2.5 km
Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road

142.1 km
Take the ramp right

0.5 km
Merge slight right

212.0 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

217.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Latimer Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Winkley Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baynes Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 8

Known total R441.00

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route.

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

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Routes ↩ Berea → Hellet N3 Hellet N3 to Johannesburg Hellet N3 to Pretoria Hellet N3 to Cape Town Hellet N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Berea Pretoria to Berea Cape Town to Berea

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

337.2 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 17 min • 4 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

48.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

112.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

36.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

71.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Berea

07:05 – 17:08

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 2 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

07:05

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,816.84

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.48

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R134.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,965.09

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Hellet N3 Start: Hellet -29.01074, 29.87050

Midpoint

337.2 km

Total: 673.9 km

Midpoint 337.2 km

673.9 km 515 min

Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 673.9 km

Return-cycle span 1347.8 km

Traversal time 515 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 337.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.01074, 29.87050

Midpoint -30.84903, 29.11576

End -32.99028, 27.91722

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Questions 9

How far is Hellet N3 from Berea? +

Hellet N3 is about 673.9 km from Berea by road.

How long does it take from Hellet N3 to Berea? +

The drive usually takes about 515 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Hellet N3 to Berea 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 Hellet N3 to Berea? +

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 Hellet N3 to Berea? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,356.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,361.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,354.67 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,419.69 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Hellet N3 to Berea? +

Yes. There are 8 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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