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Distance from Kingsway N1 to D550

N Kingsway N1 → D550
Road distance
680 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N5 / R616
Kingsway N1 to D550 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 680.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
503.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 50 min
Start point
Kingsway
Return: 17 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
530 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,298.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,303.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,581.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,591.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,713.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,720.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,086.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,099.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,254.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,263.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,745.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,762.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1144, 26.2017
End coords Destination point
-28.6888, 31.3560
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Kingsway N1 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C D550 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kingsway N1 → D550
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Car
680 km
8 hrs 50 min
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Two-wheeler
680 km
~10 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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680 km
~1 hr 21 min
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680 km 531 min
Start Kingsway N1
Finish D550
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Directions from Kingsway N1 to D550 via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
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Directions from Kingsway N1 to D550 via R616
Provincial road route R616
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Kingsway
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    66.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    12.3 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    61.9 km
  16. Turn right
    26.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  19. Turn right
    45.4 km
  20. Turn right
    54.3 km
  21. Turn right
    31.8 km
  22. Continue left
    11.1 km
  23. Turn sharp right
    9.8 km
  24. Turn right
    7.9 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D550 → Kingsway N1 Kingsway N1 to Johannesburg Kingsway N1 to Pretoria Kingsway N1 to Cape Town Kingsway N1 to Durban Johannesburg to D550 Pretoria to D550 Cape Town to D550
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Halfway point
339.9 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 25 min • 4 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
113.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D550
06:32 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,842.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R135.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,991.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
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 Kingsway N1 Start: Kingsway -29.11444, 26.20174
Midpoint
339.9 km
Total: 680 km
Midpoint 339.9 km
680 km 531 min
Destination D550 -28.68879, 31.35599

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 680 km
Return-cycle span 1360 km
Traversal time 531 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 339.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11444, 26.20174
Midpoint -28.28207, 29.12608
End -28.68879, 31.35599
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway N1 from D550? +
Kingsway N1 is about 680 km from D550 by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway N1 to D550? +
The drive usually takes about 531 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway N1 to D550 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 Kingsway N1 to D550? +
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 Kingsway N1 to D550? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,298.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,303.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,581.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,591.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway N1 to D550? +
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. 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
Kingsway N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D550, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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