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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Nigel

N Ruby Gailey → Nigel
Road distance
325.8 km
N3 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
267.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
237 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R622.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R624.69
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R757.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R762.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R820.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R824.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R999.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,005.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,080.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,084.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,315.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,323.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
331° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
151° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ruby Gailey to Nigel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 325.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Nigel
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Car
325.8 km
3 hrs 57 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
325.8 km
~5 hrs
65 km/h avg
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Flight
326 km
↑ 1 hr 18 min faster
Flight time
39 min
With airport
~2 hrs 39 min
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325.8 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 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
    11.7 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  14. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  15. 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
163.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:35 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,361.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,433.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
163.2 km
Total: 325.8 km
Midpoint 163.2 km
325.8 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 325.8 km
Return-cycle span 651.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 163.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -27.70970, 28.93390
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ruby Gailey from Nigel? +
Ruby Gailey is about 325.8 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey to Nigel? +
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 Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R622.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R624.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R757.69 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R762.38 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Nigel? +
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

: Harrismith
From Ruby Gailey To Nigel
: Nigel
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Route Locations

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

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