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Distance from S17 to 4

N S17 → 4
Road distance
336.2 km
Highway dominant · N3
S17 to 4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
210.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 44 min
Return: 9 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
284 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R657.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R658.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R654.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R677.72
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R867.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R868.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R863.88
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R894.22
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,141.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,142.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,136.68
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,176.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7301, 29.5951
End coords Destination point
-29.6036, 29.8824
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 S17 Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C 4 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
S17 → 4
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Car
336.2 km
4 hrs 44 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
336.2 km
~5 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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444 km flight
~7 hrs 19 min
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336.2 km 4 hrs 44 min
Start S17
Finish 4
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from S17 to 4 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Start your journey
    5.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    47.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Allen Street
    2.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ladysmith Drive
    2.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    100.0 km
  7. Turn left
    2.6 km
  8. Turn right
    12.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right
    114.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left
    16.1 km
  15. Go straight
    22.0 km
  16. Turn left
    1.6 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ 4 → S17 S17 to Johannesburg S17 to Pretoria S17 to Cape Town S17 to Durban Johannesburg to 4 Pretoria to 4 Cape Town to 4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.3 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 4
06:47 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,405.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,479.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 S17 -27.73005, 29.59514
Midpoint
168.3 km
Total: 336.2 km
Midpoint 168.3 km
336.2 km 4 hrs 44 min
Destination 4 -29.60363, 29.88245

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 336.2 km
Return-cycle span 672.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.73005, 29.59514
Midpoint -28.59052, 29.65386
End -29.60363, 29.88245
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is S17 from 4? +
S17 is about 336.2 km from 4 by road.
How long does it take from S17 to 4? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S17 to 4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from S17 to 4? +
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 S17 to 4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R657.39 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R658.12 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R654.73 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R677.72 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S17 to 4? +
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. 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From S17 To 4
Currys Post
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Lions River
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