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Distance from Maseru N1 to Bayhead

Maseru N1 to Bayhead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 555.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

N Maseru N1 → Bayhead
Road distance
555.9 km
M7 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
484.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 35 min
Start point
Maseru Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
395 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,061.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,065.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,292.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,300.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,400.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,406.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,705.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,716.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,842.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,850.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,244.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,258.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.3529, 28.1048
End coords Destination point
-29.8914, 30.9914
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

555.9 km 6 hrs 35 min
Start Maseru N1
Finish Bayhead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Maseru Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Cairo Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Kliprivier Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Rivett Carnett Street
    1.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Yende Street
    2.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Tswelopele Street
    1.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Sontonga Road
    1.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Thutong Street
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Bierman Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Biermann Avenue
    0.8 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    42.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  20. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.5 km
  21. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Eel Road
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.2 km
  24. Go straight onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R1,411.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Bayhead → Maseru N1 Maseru N1 to Johannesburg Maseru N1 to Pretoria Maseru N1 to Cape Town Maseru N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Bayhead Pretoria to Bayhead Cape Town to Bayhead
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
278.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 17 min • 3 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ 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
16 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,323.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,445.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru N1 Start: Maseru Street -26.35293, 28.10480
Midpoint
278.3 km
Total: 555.9 km
Midpoint 278.3 km
555.9 km 6 hrs 35 min
Destination Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 555.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,111.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 278.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.35293, 28.10480
Midpoint -28.35088, 29.28396
End -29.89139, 30.99139
Destination services

Available in Bayhead

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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 Maseru N1 from Bayhead? +
Maseru N1 is about 555.9 km from Bayhead by road.
How long does it take from Maseru N1 to Bayhead? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru N1 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 Maseru N1 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 Maseru N1 to Bayhead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,061.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,065.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,292.75 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,300.75 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru N1 to Bayhead? +
Yes. There are 24 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

: Heidelberg
From Maseru N1 To Bayhead
: Durban
From Maseru N1 To Bayhead
: Queensburgh
From Maseru N1 To Bayhead
Pinetown
From Maseru N1 To Bayhead
New Germany
From Maseru N1 To Bayhead

Route Locations

Start area
Maseru N1, Gauteng
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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