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Distance from Paddock N5 to Amam

N Paddock N5 → Amam
Road distance
1694.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N8 / R603
Paddock N5 to Amam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,694.9 km in roughly 20 hrs 54 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,151.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 54 min
Return: 41 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1254 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,236.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,249.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,941.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,966.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,270.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,287.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,200.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,233.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,618.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,642.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,843.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,885.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
276° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
96° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7544, 30.2539
End coords Destination point
-29.1008, 18.4491
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Paddock N5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Amam Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Paddock N5 → Amam
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Car
1694.9 km
20 hrs 54 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1694.9 km
~26 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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1,695 km
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1694.9 km 1255 min
Start Paddock N5
Finish Amam
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Directions from Paddock N5 to Amam via N2 and N3 and N5 and N1 and N8
National highway route N2 N3 N5 N1 N8
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Directions from Paddock N5 to Amam via R603
Provincial road route R603
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    21.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight
    87.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  7. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  15. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  22. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  27. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  31. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  33. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  34. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  36. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    115.6 km
  37. Turn right
    32.2 km
  38. Turn slight right
    13.9 km
  39. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  40. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  41. Turn sharp right
    7.4 km
  42. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  43. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,060.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Amam → Paddock N5 Paddock N5 to Johannesburg Paddock N5 to Pretoria Paddock N5 to Cape Town Paddock N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Amam Pretoria to Amam Cape Town to Amam
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
847.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 27 min • 10 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
281.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
91.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amam
07:25 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,084.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R338.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,457.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Paddock N5 -30.75444, 30.25389
Midpoint
847.3 km
Total: 1694.9 km
Midpoint 847.3 km
1694.9 km 1255 min
Destination Amam -29.10076, 18.44909

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1694.9 km
Return-cycle span 3389.8 km
Traversal time 1255 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 847.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.75444, 30.25389
Midpoint -29.08161, 25.24001
End -29.10076, 18.44909
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Questions 9
How far is Paddock N5 from Amam? +
Paddock N5 is about 1694.9 km from Amam by road.
How long does it take from Paddock N5 to Amam? +
The drive usually takes about 1255 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Paddock N5 to Amam 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 Paddock N5 to Amam? +
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 Paddock N5 to Amam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,236.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,249.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,941.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,966.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Paddock N5 to Amam? +
Yes. There are 21 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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Route Locations

Start area
Ezinqoleni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Paddock
Road: Not available
Postal code: 4244
Destination area
Amam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Paddock N5
4244
Amam
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