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Distance from Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs

N Ruby Gailey M31 → Springs
Road distance
343.6 km
N3 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
286.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 13 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
Goods Street
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
253 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R656.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R658.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R799.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R804.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R865.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R869.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,054.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,060.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,139.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,143.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,387.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,395.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5403, 29.7757
End coords Destination point
-26.2550, 28.4373
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 343.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey M31 → Springs
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Car
343.6 km
4 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
343.6 km
~5 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
344 km
↑ 1 hr 32 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
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343.6 km 4 hrs 13 min
Start Ruby Gailey M31
Finish Springs
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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 left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    4.8 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R904.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Routes ↩ Springs → 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 Springs Pretoria to Springs Cape Town to Springs
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springs
06:35 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,436.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,511.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey M31 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint
172.1 km
Total: 343.6 km
Midpoint 172.1 km
343.6 km 4 hrs 13 min
Destination Springs End: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 343.6 km
Return-cycle span 687.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint -27.63641, 28.88371
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey M31 from Springs? +
Ruby Gailey M31 is about 343.6 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R656.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R658.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R799.06 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R804.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey M31 to Springs? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

Ruby Gailey
From Ruby Gailey M31 To Springs
: Harrismith
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: Nigel
From Ruby Gailey M31 To Springs

Route Locations

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

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