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Distance from Richmond to Hendrina

Richmond to Hendrina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 965.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 14 min.

N Richmond → Hendrina
Road distance
965.0 km
N11 N12 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
810.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 14 min
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
614 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,615.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,623.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,799.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,814.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,131.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,141.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,374.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,393.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,804.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,817.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,124.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,149.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
45° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
225° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-26.1583, 29.7161
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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965.0 km 10 hrs 14 min
Start Richmond
Finish Hendrina
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    741.6 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  9. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right
    41.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.8 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R594.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Hendrina → Richmond Richmond to Johannesburg Richmond to Pretoria Richmond to Cape Town Richmond to Durban Johannesburg to Hendrina Pretoria to Hendrina Cape Town to Hendrina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
483.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 7 min • 5 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
69.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
160.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hendrina
06:25 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 51 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,033.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R193.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,246.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
483.0 km
Total: 965.0 km
Midpoint 483.0 km
965.0 km 10 hrs 14 min
Destination Hendrina -26.15833, 29.71611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 965.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,930.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 483.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -28.39749, 27.03813
End -26.15833, 29.71611
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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Hendrina
2
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Hendrina? +
Richmond is about 965.0 km from Hendrina by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Hendrina? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Hendrina 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 Hendrina? +
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 Hendrina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,615.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,623.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,799.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,814.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Hendrina? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Towns along the route

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From Richmond To Hendrina
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From Richmond To Hendrina
Kempton Park
From Richmond To Hendrina
Benoni
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Johannesburg
From Richmond To Hendrina
: Hendrina
From Richmond To Hendrina
Middelburg ()
From Richmond To Hendrina

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hendrina
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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