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Distance from Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar

N Krugersdorp N1 → Helpmekaar
Road distance
435.7 km
N1 N12 N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 24 min
Start point
Onderste Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
324 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R831.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R835.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,013.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,019.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,097.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,102.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,336.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,345.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,444.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,450.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,759.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,769.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
136° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
316° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0956, 27.7756
End coords Destination point
-28.4461, 30.4203
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 435.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 24 min.
Travel modes
Krugersdorp N1 → Helpmekaar
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Car
435.7 km
5 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
435.7 km
~6 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
436 km
↑ 2 hrs 31 min faster
Flight time
52 min
With airport
~2 hrs 52 min
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435.7 km 5 hrs 24 min
Start Krugersdorp N1
Finish Helpmekaar
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Onderste Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  4. Go straight onto Paardekraal Drive
    1.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    7.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  8. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    45.7 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
    92.7 km
  31. Turn left
    26.4 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Victoria Street
    0.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Wilson Street
    0.5 km
  35. Go straight
    37.1 km
  36. Turn right
    0.6 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 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 -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Helpmekaar
06:30 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,821.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,916.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Krugersdorp N1 Start: Onderste Street -26.09556, 27.77556
Midpoint
218.0 km
Total: 435.7 km
Midpoint 218.0 km
435.7 km 5 hrs 24 min
Destination Helpmekaar -28.44611, 30.42028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 435.7 km
Return-cycle span 871.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09556, 27.77556
Midpoint -27.06324, 29.41656
End -28.44611, 30.42028
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Helpmekaar
1
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Questions 9
How far is Krugersdorp N1 from Helpmekaar? +
Krugersdorp N1 is about 435.7 km from Helpmekaar by road.
How long does it take from Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar? +
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 Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R831.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R835.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,013.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,019.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Krugersdorp N1 to Helpmekaar? +
Yes. There are 10 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
: O.R. Tambo International
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
eMalahleni
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
ern Bypass
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
: Heidelberg
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
Durban
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar
: Standerton
From Krugersdorp N1 To Helpmekaar

Route Locations

Start area
Krugersdorp N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Helpmekaar
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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