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Distance from Scrum to Reservoir Hill

Scrum to Reservoir Hill is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 864.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 29 min.

N Scrum → Reservoir Hill
Road distance
864.1 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
621.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 29 min
End point
President Swart Drive
Return: 23 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
689 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,649.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,656.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,009.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,022.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,177.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,186.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,651.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,667.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,864.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,876.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,488.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,510.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
205° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
25° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.8336, 30.2201
End coords Destination point
-32.8694, 27.4111
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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864.1 km 690 min
Start Scrum
Finish Reservoir Hill
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    2.4 km
  4. Turn left
    1.4 km
  5. Continue straight
    1.5 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    19.7 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Newcastle Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main Street
    8.9 km
  13. Take the ramp straight towards N11: Ladysmith
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    70.1 km
  15. Turn left
    2.6 km
  16. Turn right
    12.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right
    141.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  23. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  25. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  26. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  27. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    163.7 km
  29. Turn right
    69.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Jennings Avenue
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Queens Road
    0.5 km
  32. Turn left onto President Swart Drive
    0.2 km
  33. 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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Routes ↩ Reservoir Hill → Scrum Scrum to Johannesburg Scrum to Pretoria Scrum to Cape Town Scrum to Durban Johannesburg to Reservoir Hill Pretoria to Reservoir Hill Cape Town to Reservoir Hill
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
432.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 44 min • 5 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
143.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
46.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Reservoir Hill
06:49 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,611.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R172.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,802.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Scrum -27.83360, 30.22008
Midpoint
432.4 km
Total: 864.1 km
Midpoint 432.4 km
864.1 km 690 min
Destination Reservoir Hill End: President Swart Drive -32.86944, 27.41111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 864.1 km
Return-cycle span 1728.2 km
Traversal time 690 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 432.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.83360, 30.22008
Midpoint -30.51135, 29.63282
End -32.86944, 27.41111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Reservoir Hill
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Reservoir Hill
1
  • PEP
    28 Maclean Road, King William's Town, 5601, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Reservoir Hill
3
  • Shell
    5601, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    Alexandra Road, King William's Town, 5600, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    658 Independence Boulevard, 5605, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Reservoir Hill
5
  • Pick n Pay
    King Williams Town, 5601, Eastern Cape
  • Checkers
    King William's Town, 5601, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Express
    Alexandra Road, King Williams Town, 5601, Eastern Cape
  • Quickshop
    128 Buffalo Road, King William's Town
  • Quickshop
    2 Cathcart Street, King William's Town
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Reservoir Hill
1
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Questions 9
How far is Scrum from Reservoir Hill? +
Scrum is about 864.1 km from Reservoir Hill by road.
How long does it take from Scrum to Reservoir Hill? +
The drive usually takes about 690 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Scrum to Reservoir Hill 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 Scrum to Reservoir Hill? +
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 Scrum to Reservoir Hill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,649.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,656.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,009.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,022.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Scrum to Reservoir Hill? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Route Locations

Start area
Scrum
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Reservoir Hill, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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