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Distance from Pimville to Wilgepark

N Pimville → Wilgepark
Road distance
284.8 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3
Pimville to Wilgepark is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 284.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 23 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 23 min
Start point
Thakadu Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 6 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
203 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R573.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R575.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R572.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R600.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R756.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R759.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R755.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R791.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R995.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R998.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R994.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,041.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2712, 27.9059
End coords Destination point
-28.2897, 29.1129
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Pimville Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Wilgepark Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Pimville → Wilgepark
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Car
284.8 km
3 hrs 23 min
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Two-wheeler
284.8 km
~4 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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284.8 km 203 min
Start Pimville
Finish Wilgepark
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pimville to Wilgepark via N12 and N3
    National highway route N12N3
  2. Head on Thakadu Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Mnepula Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Mokoka Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Modjadji Street
    1.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    4.1 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    17.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    195.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Harrismith
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    1.7 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Cloete Street
    2.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Continue slight left onto Smit Street
    0.5 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Wilgepark → Pimville Pimville to Johannesburg Pimville to Pretoria Pimville to Cape Town Pimville to Durban Johannesburg to Wilgepark Pretoria to Wilgepark Cape Town to Wilgepark
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wilgepark
06:51 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,190.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,253.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pimville Start: Thakadu Street -26.27115, 27.90586
Midpoint
142.7 km
Total: 284.8 km
Midpoint 142.7 km
284.8 km 203 min
Destination Wilgepark End: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 284.8 km
Return-cycle span 569.6 km
Traversal time 203 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27115, 27.90586
Midpoint -27.11781, 28.67577
End -28.28971, 29.11288
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Questions 9
How far is Pimville from Wilgepark? +
Pimville is about 284.8 km from Wilgepark by road.
How long does it take from Pimville to Wilgepark? +
The drive usually takes about 203 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pimville to Wilgepark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pimville to Wilgepark? +
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 Pimville to Wilgepark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R573.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R575.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R572.55 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R600.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pimville to Wilgepark? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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