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Distance from London M7 to Bayhead

London M7 to Bayhead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 805.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 19 min.

N London M7 → Bayhead
Road distance
805.8 km
M7 N3 N4 R36 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
564.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
51
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 19 min
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
619 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,538.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,544.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,873.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,885.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,030.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,038.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,472.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,487.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,671.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,682.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,253.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,273.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-29.8914, 30.9914
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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805.8 km 10 hrs 19 min
Start London M7
Finish Bayhead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    8.7 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  28. Go straight
    1.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  30. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  31. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  33. Turn left
    2.6 km
  34. Turn right
    12.4 km
  35. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  36. Merge slight right
    193.0 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  40. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  41. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.5 km
  42. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  43. Turn right onto Eel Road
    0.1 km
  44. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.2 km
  45. Go straight onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  46. Turn left
    0.1 km
  47. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  48. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  49. Turn left
    0.1 km
  50. Turn right
    0.1 km
  51. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R693.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Bayhead → London M7 London M7 to Johannesburg London M7 to Pretoria London M7 to Cape Town London M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Bayhead Pretoria to Bayhead Cape Town to Bayhead
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
403.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 9 min • 5 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bayhead
06:29 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,368.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,545.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (48)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London M7 -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
403.5 km
Total: 805.8 km
Midpoint 403.5 km
805.8 km 10 hrs 19 min
Destination Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 805.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,611.6 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 51
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 403.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -27.31388, 29.89545
End -29.89139, 30.99139
Destination services

Available in Bayhead

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bayhead
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Bayhead
1
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Questions 9
How far is London M7 from Bayhead? +
London M7 is about 805.8 km from Bayhead by road.
How long does it take from London M7 to Bayhead? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London M7 to Bayhead 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 London M7 to Bayhead? +
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 London M7 to Bayhead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,538.58 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,544.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,873.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,885.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London M7 to Bayhead? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London M7 To Bayhead
Schoemanskloof
From London M7 To Bayhead
: Machadodorp
From London M7 To Bayhead
Carolina
From London M7 To Bayhead
: Pietermaritzburg
From London M7 To Bayhead
: Durban
From London M7 To Bayhead
: Queensburgh
From London M7 To Bayhead
Pinetown
From London M7 To Bayhead
New Germany
From London M7 To Bayhead

Route Locations

Start area
London M7, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bayhead
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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