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Distance from Namibia N3 to Richmond

Namibia N3 to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 773.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 15 min.

N Namibia N3 → Richmond
Road distance
773.0 km
M1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
717.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 15 min
Start point
Namibia Drive
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
495 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,294.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,300.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,441.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,453.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,707.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,715.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,902.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,917.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,246.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,257.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,502.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,522.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0911, 28.1142
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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773.0 km 8 hrs 15 min
Start Namibia N3
Finish Richmond
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Namibia Drive
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Mr. Lola Kenana Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Goal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Football Street
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Laduma Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Far East Bank Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Marlboro Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    21.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    738.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
387.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
06:55 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,231.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.46
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,401.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Namibia N3 Start: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint
387.1 km
Total: 773.0 km
Midpoint 387.1 km
773.0 km 8 hrs 15 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 773.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,546.0 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 387.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09110, 28.11420
Midpoint -28.96081, 26.36392
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Namibia N3 from Richmond? +
Namibia N3 is about 773.0 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Namibia N3 to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Namibia N3 to Richmond 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 Namibia N3 to Richmond? +
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 Namibia N3 to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,294.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,300.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,441.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,453.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Namibia N3 to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Johannesburg
From Namibia N3 To Richmond
: Soweto
From Namibia N3 To Richmond
Kimberley
From Namibia N3 To Richmond
Bloemfontein
From Namibia N3 To Richmond
ern Bypass
From Namibia N3 To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
Namibia N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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