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Distance from Menton to 4

N Menton → 4
Road distance
511.3 km
Metro routes · M1 / M2 / N3
Menton to 4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 511.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
422.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Start point
Menton Road
Return: 12 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
386 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,028.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,032.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,027.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,077.14
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,357.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,362.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,356.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,421.23
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,786.32
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,793.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,784.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,870.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1821, 28.0139
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8825
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 10 °C Menton Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C 4 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Menton → 4
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Car
511.3 km
6 hrs 26 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
511.3 km
~7 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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511.3 km 387 min
Start Menton
Finish 4
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Menton to 4 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Menton to 4 via M1 and M2
    Metro arterial routes M1M2
  3. Head on Menton Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Stanley Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Empire Road
    1.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards M1
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    2.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Durban
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    10.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left
    16.1 km
  19. Go straight
    22.0 km
  20. Turn left
    1.6 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right
    0.4 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ 4 → Menton Menton to Johannesburg Menton to Pretoria Menton to Cape Town Menton to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
256.1 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
85.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:50 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,137.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,249.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Menton Start: Menton Road -26.18208, 28.01392
Midpoint
256.1 km
Total: 511.3 km
Midpoint 256.1 km
511.3 km 387 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 511.3 km
Return-cycle span 1022.6 km
Traversal time 387 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 256.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18208, 28.01392
Midpoint -28.11842, 29.04956
End -29.60363, 29.88245
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Questions 9
How far is Menton from 4? +
Menton is about 511.3 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from Menton to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 387 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Menton to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Menton to 4? +
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 Menton to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,028.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,032.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,027.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,077.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Menton to 4? +
Yes. There are 25 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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