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Distance from Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post

Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 611.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Hemingways Parking N3 → Currys Post
Road distance
611.6 km
N2 N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
Hemingways Parking
Return: 15 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,167.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,172.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,422.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,431.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,540.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,547.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,876.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,888.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,027.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,035.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,469.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,484.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9702, 27.8985
End coords Destination point
-29.4247, 30.1687
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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611.6 km 466 min
Start Hemingways Parking N3
Finish Currys Post
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hemingways Parking
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hemingways Exit
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Go straight onto Two Rivers Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Western Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    220.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    212.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    144.4 km
  11. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    27.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Currys Post → Hemingways Parking N3 Hemingways Parking N3 to Johannesburg Hemingways Parking N3 to Pretoria Hemingways Parking N3 to Cape Town Hemingways Parking N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Currys Post Pretoria to Currys Post Cape Town to Currys Post
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
306.0 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Currys Post
06:32 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,556.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R122.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,691.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hemingways Parking N3 Start: Hemingways Parking -32.97016, 27.89853
Midpoint
306.0 km
Total: 611.6 km
Midpoint 306.0 km
611.6 km 466 min
Destination Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 611.6 km
Return-cycle span 1223.2 km
Traversal time 466 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 306.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.97016, 27.89853
Midpoint -30.98559, 28.92358
End -29.42472, 30.16871
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Currys Post
1
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Questions 9
How far is Hemingways Parking N3 from Currys Post? +
Hemingways Parking N3 is about 611.6 km from Currys Post by road.
How long does it take from Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post? +
The drive usually takes about 466 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post 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 Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post? +
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 Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,167.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,172.65 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,422.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,431.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hemingways Parking N3 to Currys Post? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Hemingways Parking N3, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Currys Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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