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Distance from Richmond to Hibberdene

N Richmond → Hibberdene
Road distance
1,065.5 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R603
Richmond to Hibberdene is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,065.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 53 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
638.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.67×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 53 min
End point
Hooper Place
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
713 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,034.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,042.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,477.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,493.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,684.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,695.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,269.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,289.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,532.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,546.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,301.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,328.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-30.5719, 30.5736
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C Richmond Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Hibberdene Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Richmond → Hibberdene
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Car
1,065.5 km
11 hrs 53 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,065.5 km
~16 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,066 km
~2 hrs 7 min
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1,065.5 km 11 hrs 53 min
Start Richmond
Finish Hibberdene
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Directions from Richmond to Hibberdene via N5
National highway N5
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Directions from Richmond to Hibberdene via R603
Provincial road route R603
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    468.8 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right
    66.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    60.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Hibberdene
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    2.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Hooper Drive
    0.1 km
  17. Continue right onto Hooper Drive
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Hooper Place
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R719.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Hibberdene → Richmond Richmond to Johannesburg Richmond to Pretoria Richmond to Cape Town Richmond to Durban Johannesburg to Hibberdene Pretoria to Hibberdene Cape Town to Hibberdene
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
533.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 56 min • 5 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
76.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
177.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
57.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
59.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hibberdene
06:41 – 17:06
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 24 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,453.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R213.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,688.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
533.0 km
Total: 1,065.5 km
Midpoint 533.0 km
1,065.5 km 11 hrs 53 min
Destination Hibberdene End: Hooper Place -30.57194, 30.57361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,065.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,131.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 533.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -28.33927, 27.59841
End -30.57194, 30.57361
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Hibberdene? +
Richmond is about 1,065.5 km from Hibberdene by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Hibberdene? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Hibberdene 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 Hibberdene? +
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 Hibberdene? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,034.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,042.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,477.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,493.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Hibberdene? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Richmond To Hibberdene
Theunissen
From Richmond To Hibberdene
: Umumbulu
From Richmond To Hibberdene
Hooper Place
From Richmond To Hibberdene

Route Locations

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

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