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Distance from Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900

Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 6 min.

N Johannesburg → Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
Road distance
598.7 km
372.0 mi • 323.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
487.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 6 min
Return: 14 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,002.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,116.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,125.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,322.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,328.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,473.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,485.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,739.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,748.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,938.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,953.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 21 min
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Local shared
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598.7 km 7 hrs 6 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    24.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  17. Continue
    71.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  19. Continue
    1.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  21. Continue
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  30. Turn left
    75.6 km
  31. Turn left
    23.1 km
  32. Turn right
    6.0 km
  33. Turn right
    150.5 km
  34. Turn left
    60.7 km
  35. Turn left
    0.9 km
  36. Turn right onto Salinga
    0.3 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn right onto Via Richardia
    0.8 km
  38. Turn left onto Essenwood Way
    0.8 km
  39. Turn left
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.245, 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
299.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 33 min • 3 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
305.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
322.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
226.2 km
Rev Related route set
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Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
299.5 km
Total: 598.7 km
Midpoint 299.5 km
598.7 km 7 hrs 6 min
Destination Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 -28.75543, 32.06627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 598.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,197.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 299.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -27.65298, 30.15681
End -28.75543, 32.06627
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
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  • H&M
    3900
  • PEP
    Richards Bay, 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
1
  • Edgars
    Shop 23 Karel Landman Street dundee 3000 Karel Landman Street Dundee, Dundee
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900? +
Johannesburg is about 598.7 km from Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900 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 Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900? +
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 to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,002.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,006.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,116.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,125.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900? +
Yes. There are 5 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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ern Bypass
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Heidelberg
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Salinga
From Johannesburg To Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
Via Richardia
From Johannesburg To Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900
Essenwood Way
From Johannesburg To Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pick N Pay 43 Essenwood Way Richards Bay 3900, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 305.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 322.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 226.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 443.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 360.1 km

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