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Distance from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi

N Isekelo → Kwamaqwakazi
Road distance
577.1 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R21 / R23 / R24
Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 577.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
454.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 1 min
Start point
Brian Mazibuko Drive East
Return: 14 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
421 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,161.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,165.86
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,160.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,215.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,532.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,538.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,530.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,604.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,016.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,024.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,013.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,110.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
133° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
313° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0166, 28.2327
End coords Destination point
-28.7881, 31.6225
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Isekelo → Kwamaqwakazi
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Car
577.1 km
7 hrs 1 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
577.1 km
~8 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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477 km flight
~3 hrs 32 min
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Places from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi

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Convenience store Near Isekelo

Quickshop

Tembisa 1 km from start
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Food & drink Near Isekelo

George's Bakery Bredell

97 3rd Avenue, Bredell, 1619 9 km from start
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Convenience store Near Isekelo

Shell Select

1619, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Convenience store Near Isekelo

Shell Select

1619, Gauteng 11 km from start
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Food & drink Near Isekelo

Bakerhouse

4 Atom Road 13 km from start
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Food & drink Near Isekelo

Croydon Bakery

Brabazon Road 13 km from start
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Convenience store Near Isekelo

Shell Select

1609, Gauteng 14 km from start
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Food & drink Near Isekelo

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 22 km from start
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Food & drink Near Isekelo

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 22 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Isekelo

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 28 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Isekelo

Bonjour

45 Walter Sisulu Drive, Standerton, 2430 144 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Isekelo

Quickshop

69 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Standerton 146 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

19 Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Volksrust 223 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

5A Doctor Nelson Mandela Drive, Volksrust, 2470 223 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Engen

Vryheid 319 km from start
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577.1 km 7 hrs 1 min
Start Isekelo
Finish Kwamaqwakazi
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  1. Directions from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi via R21 and R24 and R23
    Provincial road routes R21R24R23
  3. Head on Brian Mazibuko Drive East
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight left towards Sam Molele East Drive
    0.0 km
  6. Turn slight left onto Sam Molele East Drive
    3.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right towards R21: Kempton Park
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    12.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg
    10.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left
    24.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    71.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    1.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  27. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  28. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  29. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  31. Turn left
    75.6 km
  32. Turn left
    23.1 km
  33. Turn right
    6.0 km
  34. Turn right
    150.5 km
  35. Turn left
    7.1 km
  36. Turn right
    5.1 km
  37. Continue left
    4.0 km
  38. Go straight
    0.4 km
  39. Turn slight right
    0.5 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Kwamaqwakazi → Isekelo Isekelo to Johannesburg Isekelo to Pretoria Isekelo to Cape Town Isekelo to Durban Johannesburg to Kwamaqwakazi Pretoria to Kwamaqwakazi Cape Town to Kwamaqwakazi
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Halfway point
288.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
96.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kwamaqwakazi
06:42 – 17:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,412.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R115.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,539.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Isekelo Start: Brian Mazibuko Drive East -26.01663, 28.23270
Midpoint
288.7 km
Total: 577.1 km
Midpoint 288.7 km
577.1 km 7 hrs 1 min
Destination Kwamaqwakazi -28.78806, 31.62250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 577.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,154.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 288.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.01663, 28.23270
Midpoint -27.53967, 29.86187
End -28.78806, 31.62250
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Questions 9
How far is Isekelo from Kwamaqwakazi? +
Isekelo is about 577.1 km from Kwamaqwakazi by road.
How long does it take from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi 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 Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi? +
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 Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,161.29 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,165.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,160.05 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,215.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Isekelo to Kwamaqwakazi? +
Yes. There are 9 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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