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Distance from Richmond to End

N Richmond → End
Road distance
717.2 km
Provincial mix · R28
Richmond to End is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 717.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
664.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 36 min
End point
End
Return: 15 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
456 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,402.54
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,404.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,396.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,445.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,850.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,852.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,843.07
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,907.80
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,434.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,437.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,425.10
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,510.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
35° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
215° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-26.4601, 27.7708
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 4 °C Richmond Rain View Forecast → 12 °C End Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Richmond → End
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Car
717.2 km
7 hrs 36 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
717.2 km
~11 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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717.2 km 456 min
Start Richmond
Finish End
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Richmond to End via R28
    Provincial road route R28
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right
    706.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Madida
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto End
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ End → Richmond Richmond to Johannesburg Richmond to Pretoria Richmond to Cape Town Richmond to Durban Johannesburg to End Pretoria to End Cape Town to End
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
359.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at End
06:49 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,997.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R143.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,155.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
359.1 km
Total: 717.2 km
Midpoint 359.1 km
717.2 km 456 min
Destination End End: End -26.46006, 27.77076

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 717.2 km
Return-cycle span 1434.4 km
Traversal time 456 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 359.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -29.11232, 26.16333
End -26.46006, 27.77076
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from End? +
Richmond is about 717.2 km from End by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to End? +
The drive usually takes about 456 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to End 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 Richmond to End? +
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 Richmond to End? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,402.54 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,404.09 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,396.86 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,445.91 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to End? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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