Distance from Holly Crescent to Cliff

N Holly Crescent → Cliff

Road distance

490.2 km

Highway dominant · N3

Holly Crescent to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

397.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 16 min

Start point

Holly Crescent

Return: 32 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

376 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 1 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R935.95

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R939.83

See more fuel details from Holly Crescent to Cliff

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

157° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

337° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2567, 28.2101

End coords Destination point

-29.5298, 29.8386

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 13 °C Holly Crescent Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Cliff Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Holly Crescent → Cliff

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Car

490.2 km

6 hrs 16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

490.2 km

~7 hrs 32 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 5 hrs 17 min faster · Search →

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Holly Crescent

Finish Cliff

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Holly Crescent to Cliff via N3

National highway N3

Head on Holly Crescent

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Holly Crescent

0.2 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn left onto Sarel Hattingh Street

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road

4.3 km
Turn right onto Van Dyk Road

1.8 km
Turn left onto Leondale Road

3.5 km
Take the ramp left towards N3

0.7 km
Merge slight right

45.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

385.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

5.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

1.2 km
Turn left

16.1 km
Go straight

19.0 km
Turn right

6.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 20

Known total R1,345.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

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

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

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

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

245.5 km

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 8 min • 3 hrs 8 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

81.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Cliff

06:39 – 17:14

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

23 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,048.90

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.80

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R98.03

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,156.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

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 Holly Crescent Start: Holly Crescent -26.25670, 28.21015

Midpoint

245.5 km

Total: 490.2 km

Midpoint 245.5 km

490.2 km 6 hrs 16 min

Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal

One-way road span 490.2 km

Return-cycle span 980.3 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 16 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 245.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25670, 28.21015

Midpoint -28.20263, 29.09670

End -29.52981, 29.83861

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Holly Crescent from Cliff? +

Holly Crescent is about 490.2 km from Cliff by road.

How long does it take from Holly Crescent to Cliff? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Holly Crescent to Cliff in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Holly Crescent to Cliff? +

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 Holly Crescent to Cliff? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R935.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R939.83 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,139.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,146.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Holly Crescent to Cliff? +

Yes. There are 20 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Currys Post

From Holly Crescent To Cliff

Lions River

From Holly Crescent To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area

Holly Crescent, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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