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Distance from Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad

N Ruby Gailey N3 → Kroonstad
Road distance
322.4 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R615.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R618.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R749.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R754.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R812.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R815.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R989.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R995.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,068.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,073.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,301.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,309.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
291° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
111° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5403, 29.7757
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 322.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey N3 → Kroonstad
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Car
322.4 km
4 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
322.4 km
~4 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
322 km
↑ 1 hr 34 min faster
Flight time
38 min
With airport
~2 hrs 38 min
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322.4 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start Ruby Gailey N3
Finish Kroonstad
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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
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto James van Huysteen Street
    133.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto South Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cross Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Hospital Road
    1.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.2 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
23.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:42 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,347.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,418.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey N3 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint
161.2 km
Total: 322.4 km
Midpoint 161.2 km
322.4 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 322.4 km
Return-cycle span 644.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint -28.30957, 28.48843
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey N3 from Kroonstad? +
Ruby Gailey N3 is about 322.4 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad? +
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 N3 to Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R615.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R618.23 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R749.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R754.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey N3 to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There are 4 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 N3 To Kroonstad
: Harrismith
From Ruby Gailey N3 To Kroonstad
Bethlehem
From Ruby Gailey N3 To Kroonstad

Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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