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Distance from Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid

Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 407.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Roodepoort N1 → Pyramid
Road distance
407.1 km
N1 N12 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
333.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 26 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
326 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R681.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R684.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R759.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R765.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R899.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R903.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,001.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,009.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,183.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,188.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,318.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,328.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
159° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
339° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1908, 27.9486
End coords Destination point
-28.9879, 29.1616
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

407.1 km 5 hrs 26 min
Start Roodepoort N1
Finish Pyramid
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.0 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    5.8 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  7. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    4.9 km
  14. Turn left
    8.5 km
  15. Turn left
    66.4 km
  16. Continue right
    6.9 km
  17. Turn right
    4.4 km
  18. Continue slight left
    3.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn sharp right
    20.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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 -26.245, 28.135
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pyramid → Roodepoort N1 Roodepoort N1 to Johannesburg Roodepoort N1 to Pretoria Roodepoort N1 to Cape Town Roodepoort N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Pyramid Pretoria to Pyramid Cape Town to Pyramid
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.9 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 43 min • 2 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pyramid
06:31 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,701.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,791.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort N1 -26.19075, 27.94857
Midpoint
203.9 km
Total: 407.1 km
Midpoint 203.9 km
407.1 km 5 hrs 26 min
Destination Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 407.1 km
Return-cycle span 814.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19075, 27.94857
Midpoint -27.61535, 28.86721
End -28.98787, 29.16158
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort N1 from Pyramid? +
Roodepoort N1 is about 407.1 km from Pyramid by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid? +
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 Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R681.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R684.71 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R759.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R765.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort N1 to Pyramid? +
Yes. There are 17 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
Western Bypass
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
: Heidelberg
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
Durban
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
: Harrismith
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid
Bethlehem
From Roodepoort N1 To Pyramid

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pyramid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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