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Distance from Rooidraai to Val

Rooidraai to Val is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 437.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min.

N Rooidraai → Val
Road distance
437.3 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
306.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
339 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R835.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R838.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,016.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,023.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,101.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,106.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,341.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,350.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,449.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,455.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,765.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,776.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
345° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
165° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4582, 29.7502
End coords Destination point
-26.7950, 28.9383
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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437.3 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start Rooidraai
Finish Val
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    30.8 km
  2. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    7.3 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    97.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    12.5 km
  9. Turn left
    2.5 km
  10. Turn right
    154.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    1.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    34.1 km
  24. Turn right
    8.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  27. Turn left
    0.5 km
  28. Turn slight right
    0.3 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Val → Rooidraai Rooidraai to Johannesburg Rooidraai to Pretoria Rooidraai to Cape Town Rooidraai to Durban Johannesburg to Val Pretoria to Val Cape Town to Val
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Val
06:32 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,827.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,924.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Rooidraai -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint
218.9 km
Total: 437.3 km
Midpoint 218.9 km
437.3 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination Val -26.79500, 28.93833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 437.3 km
Return-cycle span 874.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.45817, 29.75020
Midpoint -28.08357, 29.97921
End -26.79500, 28.93833
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Questions 9
How far is Rooidraai from Val? +
Rooidraai is about 437.3 km from Val by road.
How long does it take from Rooidraai to Val? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Rooidraai to Val in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Rooidraai to Val? +
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 Rooidraai to Val? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R835.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R838.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,016.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,023.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Rooidraai to Val? +
Yes. There are 10 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

: Harrismith
From Rooidraai To Val
: Ladysmith
From Rooidraai To Val
Bergville
From Rooidraai To Val

Route Locations

Start area
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Val
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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