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Distance from Or Tambo International to Hillcrest

Or Tambo International to Hillcrest is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 537.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min.

N Or Tambo International → Hillcrest
Road distance
537.6 km
334.0 mi • 290.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
474.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 12 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R899.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R904.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,002.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,010.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,187.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,192.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,322.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,333.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,562.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,569.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,740.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,754.46
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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537.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Hillcrest
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Marco Polo Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto O'Hare Avenue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Atlas Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    3.7 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    2.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    3.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Main Road
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Nqutu Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Or Tambo International → Hillcrest
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Hillcrest
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Or Tambo International → Hillcrest
Or Tambo International Origin postcode
Not available
Hillcrest Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
244.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
261.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
165.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hillcrest → Or Tambo International
Or Tambo International ↔ Hillcrest
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
269.2 km
Total: 537.6 km
Midpoint 269.2 km
537.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Hillcrest -29.77556, 30.76556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 537.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,075.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -28.29703, 29.13957
End -29.77556, 30.76556
Destination services

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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 Or Tambo International from Hillcrest? +
Or Tambo International is about 537.6 km from Hillcrest by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Hillcrest? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Hillcrest in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International 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 Or Tambo International to Hillcrest? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R899.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R904.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,002.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,010.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Hillcrest? +
Yes. There are 23 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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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
: Villiers
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
Harrismith
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
Durban
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
: Shongweni
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
Assagay
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest
Hillcrest()
From Or Tambo International To Hillcrest

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hillcrest
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 244.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 261.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 165.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 299.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 382.4 km

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