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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Koloni

N Ruby Gailey → Koloni
Road distance
489.9 km
Highway dominant · N3
Ruby Gailey to Koloni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.03×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 3 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 14 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
423 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R985.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R989.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R984.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,032.09
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,300.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,305.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,299.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,361.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,711.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,718.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,709.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,791.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-30.3767, 28.4478
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Ruby Gailey Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Koloni Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Koloni
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Car
489.9 km
7 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
489.9 km
~7 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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489.9 km 424 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Koloni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Ruby Gailey to Koloni via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Head on Ruby Gailey
    1.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right
    4.8 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Turn right
    12.4 km
  8. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  17. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.8 km
  24. Turn left onto The Avenue
    101.9 km
  25. Turn right
    21.9 km
  26. Turn left
    7.4 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
49.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Koloni
06:58 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,047.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,155.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ruby Gailey Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
245.1 km
Total: 489.9 km
Midpoint 245.1 km
489.9 km 424 min
Destination Koloni -30.37667, 28.44778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 489.9 km
Return-cycle span 979.8 km
Traversal time 424 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -30.10486, 30.12291
End -30.37667, 28.44778
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey from Koloni? +
Ruby Gailey is about 489.9 km from Koloni by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Koloni? +
The drive usually takes about 424 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Koloni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey to Koloni? +
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 Koloni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R985.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R989.77 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R984.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,032.09 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Koloni? +
Yes. There are 10 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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