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Distance from Newlands to Hillcrest

Newlands to Hillcrest is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 871.7 km in roughly 9 hrs 48 min.

N Newlands → Hillcrest
Road distance
871.7 km
M46 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
676.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 48 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
588 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,459.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,466.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,625.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,638.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,925.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,934.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,144.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,162.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,533.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,545.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,822.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,844.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
167° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
347° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8427, 29.2487
End coords Destination point
-29.7756, 30.7656
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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871.7 km 9 hrs 48 min
Start Newlands
Finish Hillcrest
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    267.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    3.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    1.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Nqutu Road
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 64
Known total R2,386.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 64 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Hillcrest → Newlands Newlands to Johannesburg Newlands to Pretoria Newlands to Cape Town Newlands to Durban Johannesburg to Hillcrest Pretoria to Hillcrest Cape Town to Hillcrest
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
436.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hillcrest
06:26 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,643.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R174.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,835.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
436.6 km
Total: 871.7 km
Midpoint 436.6 km
871.7 km 9 hrs 48 min
Destination Hillcrest -29.77556, 30.76556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 871.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,743.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 436.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -26.93424, 28.55742
End -29.77556, 30.76556
Destination services

Available in Hillcrest

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
  • PEP
    141 Inanda Road, Pinetown, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Hillcrest
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hillcrest
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Hillcrest
1
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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from Hillcrest? +
Newlands is about 871.7 km from Hillcrest by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Hillcrest? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Hillcrest 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 Newlands to Hillcrest? +
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 Hillcrest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,459.20 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,466.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,625.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,638.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Hillcrest? +
Yes. There are 64 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

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Hillcrest
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Hillcrest
: Johannesburg
From Newlands To Hillcrest
: Germiston
From Newlands To Hillcrest
Durban
From Newlands To Hillcrest
Roodepoort
From Newlands To Hillcrest
Bloemfontein
From Newlands To Hillcrest
ern Bypass
From Newlands To Hillcrest
: Shongweni
From Newlands To Hillcrest
Assagay
From Newlands To Hillcrest

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hillcrest
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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