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Distance from Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge

N Ruby Gailey N3 → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
352.1 km
M94 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
302.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 10 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
End point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
250 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R672.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R675.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R818.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R823.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R887.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R890.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,080.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,087.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,167.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,172.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,421.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,430.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5403, 29.7757
End coords Destination point
-26.2300, 28.1671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 352.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey N3 → Vimy Ridge
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Car
352.1 km
4 hrs 10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
352.1 km
~5 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
352 km
↑ 1 hr 27 min faster
Flight time
42 min
With airport
~2 hrs 42 min
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352.1 km 4 hrs 10 min
Start Ruby Gailey N3
Finish Vimy Ridge
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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
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  15. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R972.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ Vimy Ridge → Ruby Gailey N3 Ruby Gailey N3 to Johannesburg Ruby Gailey N3 to Pretoria Ruby Gailey N3 to Cape Town Ruby Gailey N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Vimy Ridge Pretoria to Vimy Ridge Cape Town to Vimy Ridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vimy Ridge
06:36 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,471.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,549.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey N3 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint
176.4 km
Total: 352.1 km
Midpoint 176.4 km
352.1 km 4 hrs 10 min
Destination Vimy Ridge End: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 352.1 km
Return-cycle span 704.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.54029, 29.77565
Midpoint -27.60448, 28.86026
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey N3 from Vimy Ridge? +
Ruby Gailey N3 is about 352.1 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge? +
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 Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R672.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R675.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R818.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R823.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey N3 to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 17 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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 Vimy Ridge
: Harrismith
From Ruby Gailey N3 To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Ruby Gailey N3 To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

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

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