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Distance from Lower Mall to 1

N Lower Mall → 1
Road distance
1,691.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / N4 / R45 / R539
Lower Mall to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,691.5 km in roughly 18 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,485.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 26 min
Start point
Lower Level
Return: 36 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1106 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,307.79
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,311.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,294.39
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,410.09
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,364.45
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,369.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,346.77
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,499.43
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,742.69
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,749.04
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,719.43
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,920.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4390, 30.9685
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
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 17 °C Lower Mall Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C 1 Light Rain View Forecast →
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Lower Mall → 1
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Car
1,691.5 km
18 hrs 26 min
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Two-wheeler
1,691.5 km
~26 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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1,691.5 km 18 hrs 26 min
Start Lower Mall
Finish 1
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  1. Directions from Lower Mall to 1 via N4 and N3
    National highway route N4N3
  2. Directions from Lower Mall to 1 via R539 and R45
    Provincial road routes R539R45
  3. Head on Lower Level
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Level
    0.0 km
  5. Continue make a U-turn onto Upper Level
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right
    0.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    0.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  13. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right
    116.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R884.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1 → Lower Mall Lower Mall to Johannesburg Lower Mall to Pretoria Lower Mall to Cape Town Lower Mall to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
846.0 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 13 min • 9 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
121.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
281.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:46 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 0 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,070.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R338.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,442.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
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 Lower Mall Start: Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
846.0 km
Total: 1,691.5 km
Midpoint 846.0 km
1,691.5 km 18 hrs 26 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,691.5 km
Return-cycle span 3,383.0 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 846.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -29.95210, 25.82861
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Questions 9
How far is Lower Mall from 1? +
Lower Mall is about 1,691.5 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from Lower Mall to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Mall to 1 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 Lower Mall to 1? +
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 Lower Mall to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,404.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,417.40 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,400.35 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,563.55 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Mall to 1? +
Yes. There are 27 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Lower Level
From Lower Mall To 1
Upper Level
From Lower Mall To 1
Government Boulevard
From Lower Mall To 1
ern Bypass
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Schoemanskloof
From Lower Mall To 1
Toll: Pretoria
From Lower Mall To 1
Germiston
From Lower Mall To 1
Durban
From Lower Mall To 1
Kimberley
From Lower Mall To 1
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