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Distance from Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31

N Kingsway → Ruby Gailey M31
Road distance
433.0 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
353.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 6 min
Start point
Kingsway
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
306 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R826.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R830.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,007.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,013.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,090.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,095.45
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,328.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,336.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,435.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,441.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,748.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,759.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1157, 26.2062
End coords Destination point
-28.5403, 29.7757
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 433.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Kingsway → Ruby Gailey M31
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Car
433.0 km
5 hrs 6 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
433.0 km
~6 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
433 km
↑ 2 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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Start, destination and route line.

433.0 km 5 hrs 6 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Ruby Gailey M31
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    12.3 km
  13. Turn left
    2.5 km
  14. Turn right
    4.9 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey M31 → Kingsway Kingsway to Johannesburg Kingsway to Pretoria Kingsway to Cape Town Kingsway to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey M31 Pretoria to Ruby Gailey M31 Cape Town to Ruby Gailey M31
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.4 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey M31
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,809.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,905.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway Start: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
216.4 km
Total: 433.0 km
Midpoint 216.4 km
433.0 km 5 hrs 6 min
Destination Ruby Gailey M31 End: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 433.0 km
Return-cycle span 866.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -28.28461, 27.97997
End -28.54029, 29.77565
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey M31

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Ruby Gailey M31? +
Kingsway is about 433.0 km from Ruby Gailey M31 by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31? +
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 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R830.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,007.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,013.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Kroonstad
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31
: Senekal
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31
Theunissen
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31
: Bergville
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31
Ruby Gailey
From Kingsway To Ruby Gailey M31

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey M31, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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