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Distance from P50 3 N3 to Selby

P50 3 N3 to Selby is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 526.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N P50 3 N3 → Selby
Road distance
526.3 km
M1 M2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
428.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 10 min
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
370 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,004.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,009.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,223.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,231.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,325.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,331.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,614.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,624.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,744.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,751.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,124.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,138.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.9146, 26.8223
End coords Destination point
-26.2100, 28.0308
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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526.3 km 6 hrs 10 min
Start P50 3 N3
Finish Selby
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    3.7 km
  2. Turn right
    27.7 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  4. Go straight
    94.3 km
  5. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Carr Street
    0.5 km
  18. Take the ramp left towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Selby → P50 3 N3 P50 3 N3 to Johannesburg P50 3 N3 to Pretoria P50 3 N3 to Cape Town P50 3 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Selby Pretoria to Selby Cape Town to Selby
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
263.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby
06:35 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,199.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,315.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P50 3 N3 -29.91461, 26.82228
Midpoint
263.6 km
Total: 526.3 km
Midpoint 263.6 km
526.3 km 6 hrs 10 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 526.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,052.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91461, 26.82228
Midpoint -28.30097, 27.06555
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is P50 3 N3 from Selby? +
P50 3 N3 is about 526.3 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from P50 3 N3 to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P50 3 N3 to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P50 3 N3 to Selby? +
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 P50 3 N3 to Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,004.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,009.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,223.97 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,231.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P50 3 N3 to Selby? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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: Johannesburg
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Route Locations

Start area
P50 3 N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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