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Distance from Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort

N Ruby Gailey M31 → Poort
Road distance
2.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
Poort
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7.47
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
0° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5403, 29.7757
End coords Destination point
-28.5594, 29.7755
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort is a short everyday drive, covering about 2.4 km in roughly 3 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey M31 → Poort
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Car
2.4 km
3 min
Road route
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Walking
2.4 km
29 min
5 km/h average
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Start, destination and route line.

2.4 km 3 min
Start Ruby Gailey M31
Finish Poort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  2. Turn right onto Francis Road
    1.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Poort
    0.4 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Poort → Ruby Gailey M31 Ruby Gailey M31 to Johannesburg Ruby Gailey M31 to Pretoria Ruby Gailey M31 to Cape Town Ruby Gailey M31 to Durban Johannesburg to Poort Pretoria to Poort Cape Town to Poort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.2 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Poort
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R10.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R10.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey M31 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint
1.2 km
Total: 2.4 km
Midpoint 1.2 km
2.4 km 3 min
Destination Poort End: Poort -28.55937, 29.77548

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 2.4 km
Return-cycle span 4.8 km
Traversal time 3 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 165.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint -28.55011, 29.77445
End -28.55937, 29.77548
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 Poort
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Poort
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Poort
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Poort
3
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Poort
4
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 8
How far is Ruby Gailey M31 from Poort? +
Ruby Gailey M31 is about 2.4 km from Poort by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort? +
The drive usually takes about 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort? +
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 Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R4.62 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R4.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R5.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R5.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey M31 to Poort? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

Ruby Gailey
From Ruby Gailey M31 To Poort

Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey M31, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Poort, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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