Distance from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp

N Melmoth Town → Krugersdorp

Road distance

542.1 km

Highway dominant · M94 / N1 / N3

Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 542.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

452.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 35 min

End point

Onderste Street

Return: 13 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

395 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.3 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 R27.95 / litre

R1,090.87

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,095.17

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

307° NW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

127° SE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.5867, 31.3981

End coords Destination point

-26.0956, 27.7756

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 Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Krugersdorp Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Melmoth Town → Krugersdorp

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Car

542.1 km

6 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

542.1 km

~8 hrs 20 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → HLA (1 hr 1 min)
🚗 23 km from Lanseria International
↑ 2 hrs 21 min faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Melmoth Town

Finish Krugersdorp

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp via N3 and N1

National highway route N3N1
Directions from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp via M94

Metro arterial route M94
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn right

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

123.1 km
Turn left

6.0 km
Turn left

23.1 km
Turn right

75.6 km
At the end of the road, turn right

38.5 km
Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street

79.7 km
Continue straight onto Handel Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

0.7 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn left

1.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

71.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

24.3 km
Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

41.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road

0.1 km
Go straight onto Kritzinger Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East

0.6 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

15.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria

1.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.2 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

9.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Gordon Road

0.9 km
Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road

11.1 km
Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road

7.1 km
Turn left onto Paardekraal Drive

1.0 km
Turn slight right onto Market Street

0.0 km
Continue right onto Market Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Onderste Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 7

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

271.2 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

39.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

90.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

29.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Krugersdorp

06:51 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 55 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,265.88

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.84

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R108.42

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,385.14

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (33)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint

271.2 km

Total: 542.1 km

Midpoint 271.2 km

542.1 km 6 hrs 35 min

Destination Krugersdorp End: Onderste Street -26.09556, 27.77556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 542.1 km

Return-cycle span 1,084.2 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 47

Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 271.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806

Midpoint -27.34270, 29.86535

End -26.09556, 27.77556

Destination brief

Travelling to Krugersdorp

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Krugersdorp stands out

Krugersdorp is best understood as West Rand planning rather than being flattened into generic Gauteng wording.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The best Krugersdorp route plans account for the exact West Rand destination rather than stopping at the city name alone.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Krugersdorp stays, West Rand meetings and district-level Gauteng travel.

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Questions 9

How far is Melmoth Town from Krugersdorp? +

Melmoth Town is about 542.1 km from Krugersdorp by road.

How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp? +

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 Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,090.87 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,095.17 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,089.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,142.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Krugersdorp? +

Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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