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Distance from Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey

N Helpmekaar → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
84.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
64.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 34 min
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
94 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R162.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R162.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R197.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R198.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R213.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R214.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R260.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R262.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R281.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R282.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R342.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R344.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4461, 30.4203
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey is a practical regional trip, covering about 84.9 km in roughly 1 hr 34 min.
Travel modes
Helpmekaar → Ruby Gailey
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Car
84.9 km
1 hr 34 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
84.9 km
~1 hr 27 min
58 km/h avg
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84.9 km 1 hr 34 min
Start Helpmekaar
Finish Ruby Gailey
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right
    6.7 km
  3. Turn right
    73.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Shepstone Road
    1.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Willemse Street
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Gelofte Street
    0.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Leicester Street
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Ruby Gailey
    0.7 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey → Helpmekaar Helpmekaar to Johannesburg Helpmekaar to Pretoria Helpmekaar to Cape Town Helpmekaar to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
42.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
47 min • 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:34 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R354.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R373.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Helpmekaar -28.44611, 30.42028
Midpoint
42.4 km
Total: 84.9 km
Midpoint 42.4 km
84.9 km 1 hr 34 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 84.9 km
Return-cycle span 169.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 34 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 10.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 42.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.44611, 30.42028
Midpoint -28.47616, 30.12847
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 8
How far is Helpmekaar from Ruby Gailey? +
Helpmekaar is about 84.9 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey? +
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 Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R162.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R162.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R197.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R198.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Helpmekaar to Ruby Gailey? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Helpmekaar
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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