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Distance from Letlapeng to D3500

N Letlapeng → D3500
Road distance
1090.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N14 / N3 / R103
Letlapeng to D3500 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,090.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
698.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 14 min
Return: 28 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
854 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,081.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,090.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,535.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,550.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,746.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,757.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,344.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,365.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,613.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,628.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,401.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,428.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3519, 28.3747
End coords Destination point
-24.0936, 28.9302
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Letlapeng → D3500
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Car
1090.1 km
14 hrs 14 min
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Two-wheeler
1090.1 km
~16 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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~2 hrs 10 min
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1090.1 km 855 min
Start Letlapeng
Finish D3500
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Directions from Letlapeng to D3500 via N3 and N1 and N14
National highway route N3 N1 N14
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Directions from Letlapeng to D3500 via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.4 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    14.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left
    19.2 km
  7. Turn left
    101.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Hope Street
    2.8 km
  9. Turn right
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.4 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    37.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left
    144.4 km
  18. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  23. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  24. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  25. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  32. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork
    45.1 km
  34. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.6 km
  35. Turn left
    1.3 km
  36. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    11.2 km
  37. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    8.0 km
  38. Turn left
    4.7 km
  39. Turn right
    1.7 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 64
Known total R2,407.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 64 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D3500 → Letlapeng Letlapeng to Johannesburg Letlapeng to Pretoria Letlapeng to Cape Town Letlapeng to Durban Johannesburg to D3500 Pretoria to D3500 Cape Town to D3500
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Halfway point
545.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 7 min • 7 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
78.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
181.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
58.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D3500
06:34 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,556.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R218.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,796.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Letlapeng -30.35194, 28.37472
Midpoint
545.8 km
Total: 1090.1 km
Midpoint 545.8 km
1090.1 km 855 min
Destination D3500 -24.09358, 28.93018

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1090.1 km
Return-cycle span 2180.2 km
Traversal time 855 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 545.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.35194, 28.37472
Midpoint -28.31799, 29.17061
End -24.09358, 28.93018
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Questions 9
How far is Letlapeng from D3500? +
Letlapeng is about 1090.1 km from D3500 by road.
How long does it take from Letlapeng to D3500? +
The drive usually takes about 855 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Letlapeng to D3500 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 Letlapeng to D3500? +
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 Letlapeng to D3500? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,081.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,090.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,535.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,550.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Letlapeng to D3500? +
Yes. There are 64 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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Start area
Letlapeng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D3500, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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