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Distance from London to Kwezi

N London → Kwezi
Road distance
640.2 km
Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R36 / R539
London to Kwezi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 640.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 30 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
480.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 30 min
Return: 17 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
510 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,288.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,293.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,286.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,348.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,699.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,706.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,698.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,779.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,236.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,245.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,234.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,341.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
193° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
13° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-29.0175, 29.9042
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
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Car
640.2 km
8 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
640.2 km
~9 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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640.2 km 8 hrs 30 min
Start London
Finish Kwezi
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from London to Kwezi via N4 and N3
    National highway route N4N3
  2. Directions from London to Kwezi via R539 and R36
    Provincial road routes R539R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    3.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    30.7 km
  12. Turn right
    41.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    2.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right
    8.7 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  30. Go straight
    1.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  35. Turn left
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right
    12.4 km
  37. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  38. Merge slight right
    48.7 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Estcourt
    0.7 km
  40. Go straight
    2.8 km
  41. Continue straight onto Loskop Road
    3.8 km
  42. Go straight onto Albert Street
    0.8 km
  43. Turn right onto Harding Road
    0.4 km
  44. Continue straight onto Lorne Road
    1.6 km
  45. Turn left
    1.2 km
  46. Turn right
    0.1 km
  47. Turn left
    0.2 km
  48. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  49. Turn right
    0.4 km
  50. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R186.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
320.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kwezi
06:51 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,676.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,816.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
320.7 km
Total: 640.2 km
Midpoint 320.7 km
640.2 km 8 hrs 30 min
Destination Kwezi -29.01750, 29.90417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 640.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,280.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 320.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -26.61292, 29.97063
End -29.01750, 29.90417
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is London from Kwezi? +
London is about 640.2 km from Kwezi by road.
How long does it take from London to Kwezi? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Kwezi 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 to Kwezi? +
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 to Kwezi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,288.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,293.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,286.94 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,348.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Kwezi? +
Yes. There are 3 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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ern Bypass
From London To Kwezi
Schoemanskloof
From London To Kwezi
: Machadodorp
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Carolina
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: Pietermaritzburg
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Estcourt
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