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Distance from Lower Mall to Toll R603

Lower Mall to Toll R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 960.4 km in roughly 13 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lower Mall → Toll R603
Road distance
960.4 km
N3 N4 R36 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
660.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 11 min
Start point
Lower Level
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
791 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,607.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,615.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,790.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,805.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,121.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,131.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,362.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,382.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,791.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,804.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,109.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,134.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4390, 30.9685
End coords Destination point
-31.2925, 29.7968
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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960.4 km 13 hrs 11 min
Start Lower Mall
Finish Toll R603
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lower Level
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Upper Level
    0.0 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Upper Level
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right
    0.8 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right
    8.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight
    1.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right
    12.4 km
  25. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  26. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  30. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  31. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  32. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  33. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  34. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  35. Merge slight right
    50.2 km
  36. Turn left
    33.5 km
  37. Continue straight
    72.6 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Main Street
    1.5 km
  40. Turn left
    3.2 km
  41. Continue straight
    4.0 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork
    12.6 km
  43. Turn left
    0.0 km
  44. Turn left
    1.4 km
  45. Turn slight right
    5.5 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R627.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 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
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 ↩ Toll R603 → Lower Mall Lower Mall to Johannesburg Lower Mall to Pretoria Lower Mall to Cape Town Lower Mall to Durban Johannesburg to Toll R603 Pretoria to Toll R603 Cape Town to Toll R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
480.9 km
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 35 min • 6 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
159.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Toll R603
06:35 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,014.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R192.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,225.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lower Mall Start: Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
480.9 km
Total: 960.4 km
Midpoint 480.9 km
960.4 km 13 hrs 11 min
Destination Toll R603 -31.29253, 29.79683

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 960.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,920.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 480.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -28.58592, 29.62759
End -31.29253, 29.79683
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Toll R603
1
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Questions 9
How far is Lower Mall from Toll R603? +
Lower Mall is about 960.4 km from Toll R603 by road.
How long does it take from Lower Mall to Toll R603? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Mall to Toll R603 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 Toll R603? +
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 Toll R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,607.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,615.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,790.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,805.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Mall to Toll R603? +
Yes. There are 11 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 Toll R603
Upper Level
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
Government Boulevard
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
ern Bypass
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
Schoemanskloof
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
: Machadodorp
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
Carolina
From Lower Mall To Toll R603
: Pietermaritzburg
From Lower Mall To Toll R603

Route Locations

Start area
Lower Mall, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Toll R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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