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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Hendrina

N Ruby Gailey → Hendrina
Road distance
302.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R577.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R580.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R703.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R708.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R762.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R765.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R928.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R934.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,003.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,007.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,221.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,229.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
359° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
179° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-26.1583, 29.7161
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ruby Gailey to Hendrina is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Hendrina
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Car
302.6 km
3 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
302.6 km
~4 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
303 km
↑ 1 hr faster
Flight time
36 min
With airport
~2 hrs 36 min
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302.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Hendrina
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruby Gailey
    1.5 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 left
    299.6 km
  5. Turn left
    0.0 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hendrina
06:30 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,265.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,331.60
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 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
151.7 km
Total: 302.6 km
Midpoint 151.7 km
302.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Hendrina -26.15833, 29.71611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.6 km
Return-cycle span 605.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -27.37970, 29.88246
End -26.15833, 29.71611
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Service groups 1
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2
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey from Hendrina? +
Ruby Gailey is about 302.6 km from Hendrina by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Hendrina? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Hendrina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey to Hendrina? +
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 to Hendrina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R703.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R708.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Hendrina? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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