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Distance from Newlands to 38

Newlands to 38 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 7 min.

N Newlands → 38
Road distance
436.6 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 7 min
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
367 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R730.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R734.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R814.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R820.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R964.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R968.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,074.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,082.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,268.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,274.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,413.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,424.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8427, 29.2487
End coords Destination point
-26.7572, 30.4359
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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436.6 km 6 hrs 7 min
Start Newlands
Finish 38
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    3.5 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  5. Turn left
    11.1 km
  6. Turn left
    2.7 km
  7. Turn right
    27.5 km
  8. Turn left
    7.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    14.3 km
  10. Continue left
    115.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  15. Turn right
    48.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    53.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.4 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.7 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R318.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 38 → Newlands Newlands to Johannesburg Newlands to Pretoria Newlands to Cape Town Newlands to Durban Johannesburg to 38 Pretoria to 38 Cape Town to 38
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 3 min • 3 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 38
06:26 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 59 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,824.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,920.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
218.7 km
Total: 436.6 km
Midpoint 218.7 km
436.6 km 6 hrs 7 min
Destination 38 -26.75721, 30.43589

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 436.6 km
Return-cycle span 873.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -25.42250, 29.37873
End -26.75721, 30.43589
Destination services

Available in 38

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 38
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from 38? +
Newlands is about 436.6 km from 38 by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to 38? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to 38 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands to 38? +
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 Newlands to 38? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R730.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R734.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R814.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R820.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to 38? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
38, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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