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Distance from New Germany to Merewent

New Germany to Merewent is a short everyday drive, covering about 27.8 km in roughly 24 min.

N New Germany → Merewent
Road distance
27.8 km
17.3 mi • 15.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R46.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R46.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R51.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R52.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R61.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R61.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R68.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R68.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R80.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R81.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R89.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R90.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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27.8 km 24 min
Start New Germany
Finish Merewent
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Valley View Road
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Escom Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Qashana Khuzwayo Road
    1.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Johns Avenue
    1.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    17.6 km
  7. Turn right towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M4: South Coast
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    4.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Basil February Road
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Basil February Road
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Badulla Drive
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Dinapur Road
    0.4 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
13.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
New Germany → Merewent
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
New Germany
Destination area Arrival
Merewent
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
New Germany → Merewent
New Germany Origin postcode
Not available
Merewent Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Ballito
3 other similar routes
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
12.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
7.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
40.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Merewent → New Germany
New Germany ↔ Merewent
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin New Germany -29.80500, 30.87972
Midpoint
13.9 km
Total: 27.8 km
Midpoint 13.9 km
27.8 km 24 min
Destination Merewent -29.95759, 30.97754

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 27.8 km
Return-cycle span 55.6 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 50.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.80500, 30.87972
Midpoint -29.87850, 30.92660
End -29.95759, 30.97754
Destination services

Available in Merewent

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Merewent
1
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Merewent
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Merewent
6
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Questions 8
How far is New Germany from Merewent? +
New Germany is about 27.8 km from Merewent by road.
How long does it take from New Germany to Merewent? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from New Germany to Merewent in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from New Germany to Merewent? +
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 New Germany to Merewent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R46.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R46.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R51.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R52.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from New Germany to Merewent? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
New Germany
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Merewent
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 12.3 km
Pietermaritzburg to Howick Similar distance
About 19.8 km Difference: 7.9 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 40.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 0.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 2.0 km

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