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Distance from Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey

N Roodepoort → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
387.0 km
N1 N12 N3 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
323.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 37 min
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
277 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R739.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R742.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R900.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R905.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R975.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R979.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,187.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,195.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,283.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,288.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,562.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,572.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 387.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 37 min.
Travel modes
Roodepoort → Ruby Gailey
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Car
387.0 km
4 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
387.0 km
~5 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
387 km
↑ 1 hr 51 min faster
Flight time
46 min
With airport
~2 hrs 46 min
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387.0 km 4 hrs 37 min
Start Roodepoort
Finish Ruby Gailey
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    12.3 km
  16. Turn left
    2.5 km
  17. Turn right
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  22. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey → Roodepoort Roodepoort to Johannesburg Roodepoort to Pretoria Roodepoort to Cape Town Roodepoort to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
193.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,617.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,702.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
193.8 km
Total: 387.0 km
Midpoint 193.8 km
387.0 km 4 hrs 37 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 387.0 km
Return-cycle span 774.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -27.46406, 28.82109
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Roodepoort from Ruby Gailey? +
Roodepoort is about 387.0 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey? +
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 to Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R739.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R742.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R900.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R905.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 22 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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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
: Heidelberg
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
Durban
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey
: Bergville
From Roodepoort To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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