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Distance from Redfern to Charlestown

N Redfern → Charlestown
Road distance
403.5 km
Highway dominant · M25 / N11 / N2 / N3
Redfern to Charlestown is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 403.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
278.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Return: 9 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R812.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R815.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R811.13
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R850.06
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,071.39
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,075.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,070.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,121.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,409.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,415.27
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,408.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,475.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
337° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
157° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.7146, 30.9840
End coords Destination point
-27.4097, 29.8767
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Redfern Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Charlestown Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Redfern → Charlestown
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Car
403.5 km
4 hrs 39 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
403.5 km
~6 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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403.5 km 280 min
Start Redfern
Finish Charlestown
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Redfern to Charlestown via N2 and N3 and N11
    National highway route N2N3N11
  2. Directions from Redfern to Charlestown via M25
    Metro arterial route M25
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Fernham Drive
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Industrial Park Road
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left towards M25
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  8. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    4.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.2 km
  10. Take the ramp slight right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    9.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    202.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right
    12.5 km
  18. Turn left
    2.5 km
  19. Turn right
    150.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R567.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Charlestown → Redfern Redfern to Johannesburg Redfern to Pretoria Redfern to Cape Town Redfern to Durban Johannesburg to Charlestown Pretoria to Charlestown Cape Town to Charlestown
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
202.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Charlestown
06:46 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,686.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R80.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,775.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Redfern -29.71461, 30.98400
Midpoint
202.0 km
Total: 403.5 km
Midpoint 202.0 km
403.5 km 280 min
Destination Charlestown -27.40972, 29.87667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 403.5 km
Return-cycle span 807 km
Traversal time 280 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 202.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.71461, 30.98400
Midpoint -28.88175, 29.74387
End -27.40972, 29.87667
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How far is Redfern from Charlestown? +
Redfern is about 403.5 km from Charlestown by road.
How long does it take from Redfern to Charlestown? +
The drive usually takes about 280 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Redfern to Charlestown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Redfern to Charlestown? +
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 Redfern to Charlestown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R812.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R815.19 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R811.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R850.06 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Redfern to Charlestown? +
Yes. There are 14 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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