Distance from L1568 to Vimy Ridge

N L1568 → Vimy Ridge

Road distance

307.5 km

Metro routes · M94 / N3

L1568 to Vimy Ridge is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 307.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

265.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 54 min

End point

Vimy Ridge

Return: 7 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

234 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

4 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R601.30

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R601.97

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

313° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

133° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.8600, 30.1291

End coords Destination point

-26.2300, 28.1671

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 7 °C L1568 Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Vimy Ridge Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

L1568 → Vimy Ridge

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Car

307.5 km

3 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

307.5 km

~4 hrs 43 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 201 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 13 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start L1568

Finish Vimy Ridge

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from L1568 to Vimy Ridge via N3

National highway N3
Directions from L1568 to Vimy Ridge via M94

Metro arterial route M94
Start your journey

0.5 km
Turn right

8.1 km
Turn left

2.1 km
Turn left onto Madadeni Road

13.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right

53.7 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

41.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.0 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.4 km
Turn left onto Black Reef Road

0.9 km
Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Turn right onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R68.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

153.8 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

51.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Vimy Ridge

06:47 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,285.31

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.15

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R61.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,352.96

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (25)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin L1568 -27.86002, 30.12911

Midpoint

153.8 km

Total: 307.5 km

Midpoint 153.8 km

307.5 km 234 min

Destination Vimy Ridge End: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 307.5 km

Return-cycle span 615 km

Traversal time 234 min

Maneuver count 32

Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 153.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.86002, 30.12911

Midpoint -26.98149, 29.28351

End -26.23004, 28.16714

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is L1568 from Vimy Ridge? +

L1568 is about 307.5 km from Vimy Ridge by road.

How long does it take from L1568 to Vimy Ridge? +

The drive usually takes about 234 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from L1568 to Vimy Ridge in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from L1568 to Vimy Ridge? +

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 L1568 to Vimy Ridge? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R601.30 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R601.97 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R598.87 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R619.90 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from L1568 to Vimy Ridge? +

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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