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Distance from P28 to S17

N P28 → S17
Road distance
259.0 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N3
P28 to S17 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 259.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 7 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R506.38
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R506.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R504.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R522.04
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R668.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R668.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R665.44
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R688.81
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R879.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R880.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R875.58
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R906.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1745, 29.6372
End coords Destination point
-27.7301, 29.5951
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C P28 Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
P28 → S17
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Car
259.0 km
3 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
259.0 km
~3 hrs 59 min
65 km/h avg
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259.0 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start P28
Finish S17
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from P28 to S17 via N3 and N11
    National highway route N3N11
  2. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    12.7 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    12.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    5.9 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight left
    53.5 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    100.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Ladysmith Drive
    2.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Allen Street
    2.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Memel Road
    47.4 km
  16. Turn left
    5.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R60.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ S17 → P28 P28 to Johannesburg P28 to Pretoria P28 to Cape Town P28 to Durban Johannesburg to S17 Pretoria to S17 Cape Town to S17
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
129.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S17
06:44 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,082.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,139.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P28 -29.17450, 29.63724
Midpoint
129.7 km
Total: 259.0 km
Midpoint 129.7 km
259.0 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 259.0 km
Return-cycle span 517.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.17450, 29.63724
Midpoint -28.39398, 29.93396
End -27.73005, 29.59514
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Questions 9
How far is P28 from S17? +
P28 is about 259.0 km from S17 by road.
How long does it take from P28 to S17? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P28 to S17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P28 to S17? +
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 P28 to S17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.38 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R506.94 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R504.33 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R522.04 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P28 to S17? +
Yes. There are 2 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Harrismith
From P28 To S17
: Ladysmith
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Bergville
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