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Distance from Macon to 29

N Macon → 29
Road distance
1,339.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N17 / N2
Macon to 29 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,339.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
929.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 37 min
Start point
Metz Avenue
Return: 31 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
937 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,558.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,569.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,115.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,135.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,375.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,389.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,111.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,136.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,441.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,460.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,409.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,443.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9733, 25.5095
End coords Destination point
-26.7609, 30.4083
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Macon Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 7 °C 29 Fair View Forecast →
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Macon → 29
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Car
1,339.9 km
15 hrs 37 min
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1,339.9 km
~20 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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~2 hrs 40 min
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1,339.9 km 15 hrs 37 min
Start Macon
Finish 29
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Directions from Macon to 29 via N2 and N1 and N17
National highway route N2 N1 N17
  1. Head on Metz Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Macon Road
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Vitry Avenue
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Luneville Road
    0.3 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kragga Kamma Road
    3.5 km
  6. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.2 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight left
    54.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.8 km
  14. Continue left
    95.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  19. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  25. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left
    0.5 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  29. Turn right
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right
    1.3 km
  31. Turn right
    1.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 29 → Macon Macon to Johannesburg Macon to Pretoria Macon to Cape Town Macon to Durban Johannesburg to 29 Pretoria to 29 Cape Town to 29
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
670.7 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 48 min • 7 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
222.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 29
06:35 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,600.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R267.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,895.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Macon Start: Metz Avenue -33.97327, 25.50949
Midpoint
670.7 km
Total: 1,339.9 km
Midpoint 670.7 km
1,339.9 km 15 hrs 37 min
Destination 29 -26.76093, 30.40830

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,339.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,679.7 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 670.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97327, 25.50949
Midpoint -29.13013, 26.16424
End -26.76093, 30.40830
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Questions 9
How far is Macon from 29? +
Macon is about 1,339.9 km from 29 by road.
How long does it take from Macon to 29? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Macon to 29 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 Macon to 29? +
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 Macon to 29? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,558.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,569.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,115.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,135.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Macon to 29? +
Yes. There are 31 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

: Grahamstown
From Macon To 29
: Bloemfontein
From Macon To 29
ern Bypass
From Macon To 29
: Springs
From Macon To 29

Route Locations

Start area
Macon, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
29, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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