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Distance from Linksfield to D940

N Linksfield → D940
Road distance
666.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R603
Linksfield to D940 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 666.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
546.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 53 min
Start point
Golf Street
Return: 15 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
473 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,272.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,277.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,549.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,559.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,679.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,686.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,045.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,057.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,209.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,218.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,690.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,707.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1636, 28.1011
End coords Destination point
-30.6312, 30.4227
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Linksfield Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C D940 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Linksfield → D940
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Car
666.5 km
7 hrs 53 min
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Two-wheeler
666.5 km
~10 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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666 km
~1 hr 19 min
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666.5 km 473 min
Start Linksfield
Finish D940
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Directions from Linksfield to D940 via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Linksfield to D940 via R603
Provincial road route R603
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Golf Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Club Street
    3.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Linksfield Road
    0.4 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    10.0 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    60.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Hibberdene
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    15.9 km
  16. Turn right onto Bendigo Road
    6.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.7 km
  18. Turn left
    1.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ D940 → Linksfield Linksfield to Johannesburg Linksfield to Pretoria Linksfield to Cape Town Linksfield to Durban Johannesburg to D940 Pretoria to D940 Cape Town to D940
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 56 min • 3 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D940
06:41 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,785.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R133.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,932.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Linksfield Start: Golf Street -26.16361, 28.10111
Midpoint
333.8 km
Total: 666.5 km
Midpoint 333.8 km
666.5 km 473 min
Destination D940 -30.63118, 30.42268

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 666.5 km
Return-cycle span 1333 km
Traversal time 473 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.16361, 28.10111
Midpoint -28.50310, 29.57606
End -30.63118, 30.42268
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Questions 9
How far is Linksfield from D940? +
Linksfield is about 666.5 km from D940 by road.
How long does it take from Linksfield to D940? +
The drive usually takes about 473 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Linksfield to D940 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 Linksfield to D940? +
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 Linksfield to D940? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,272.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,277.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,549.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,559.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Linksfield to D940? +
Yes. There are 26 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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Route Locations

Start area
Linksfield
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D940, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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