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Distance from S947 N3 to London

N S947 N3 → London
Road distance
750.4 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N3 / N4 / R36 / R37
S947 N3 to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 750.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
532.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 8 min
Return: 18 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
548 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,467.34
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,468.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,461.40
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,512.72
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,936.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,938.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,928.23
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,995.95
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,547.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,550.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,537.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,626.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
41° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
221° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.4865, 27.6089
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 3 °C S947 N3 Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C London Fair View Forecast →
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S947 N3 → London
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750.4 km
9 hrs 8 min
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Two-wheeler
750.4 km
~11 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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750.4 km 549 min
Start S947 N3
Finish London
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from S947 N3 to London via N1 and N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N1N3N12N4
  2. Directions from S947 N3 to London via R36 and R37
    Provincial road routes R36R37
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right
    12.1 km
  5. Turn right
    59.6 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right
    220.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    0.3 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.8 km
  24. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  27. Turn left
    2.3 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    41.0 km
  30. Turn left
    30.8 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    2.3 km
  37. Turn right
    0.9 km
  38. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  40. Turn right
    0.1 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R642.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
375.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 34 min • 4 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:33 – 17:13
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,136.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R150.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,301.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (51)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin S947 N3 -28.48650, 27.60890
Midpoint
375.5 km
Total: 750.4 km
Midpoint 375.5 km
750.4 km 549 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 750.4 km
Return-cycle span 1500.8 km
Traversal time 549 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 375.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.48650, 27.60890
Midpoint -26.10538, 28.62602
End -24.81778, 31.04722
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Questions 9
How far is S947 N3 from London? +
S947 N3 is about 750.4 km from London by road.
How long does it take from S947 N3 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 549 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S947 N3 to London in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from S947 N3 to London? +
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 S947 N3 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,467.34 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,468.96 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,461.40 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,512.72 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S947 N3 to London? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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