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Distance from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma

Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 407.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.

N Johannesburg N3 N3 → Kwa Vuma
Road distance
407.7 km
R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
303 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R778.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R781.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R948.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R954.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,027.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,031.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,251.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,258.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,351.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,357.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,646.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,656.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
134° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
314° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1191, 28.1345
End coords Destination point
-28.2793, 30.7390
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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407.7 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start Johannesburg N3 N3
Finish Kwa Vuma
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    13.6 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left
    24.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    71.4 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    1.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  19. Turn left
    75.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    38.9 km
  21. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  22. Turn left
    1.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    1.6 km
  25. 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 Not found
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. 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 -26.222, 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 -26.153, 28.132
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kwa Vuma
06:28 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,704.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,794.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg N3 N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.11914, 28.13453
Midpoint
204.0 km
Total: 407.7 km
Midpoint 204.0 km
407.7 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Kwa Vuma -28.27935, 30.73900

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 407.7 km
Return-cycle span 815.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.11914, 28.13453
Midpoint -27.15723, 29.59805
End -28.27935, 30.73900
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg N3 N3 from Kwa Vuma? +
Johannesburg N3 N3 is about 407.7 km from Kwa Vuma by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma? +
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 Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R778.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R781.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R948.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R954.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg N3 N3 to Kwa Vuma? +
Yes. There are 9 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From Johannesburg N3 N3 To Kwa Vuma
: Standerton
From Johannesburg N3 N3 To Kwa Vuma
Heidelberg
From Johannesburg N3 N3 To Kwa Vuma

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg N3 N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kwa Vuma
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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