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Distance from Sheep Lane N3 to 6

Sheep Lane N3 to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 322.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sheep Lane N3 → 6
Road distance
322.2 km
M54 N11 N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
283.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 51 min
Start point
Sheep Lane
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
231 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R539.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R541.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R600.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R605.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R711.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R715.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R792.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R799.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R936.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R940.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,043.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,051.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
110° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
290° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1047, 28.0986
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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322.2 km 3 hrs 51 min
Start Sheep Lane N3
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head west on Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto London Road, M54
    2.3 km
  6. Keep left
    16.0 km
  7. Keep left onto N3
    1.6 km
  8. Keep left
    0.7 km
  9. Keep left
    197.4 km
  10. Turn right onto Kerk Street, N11
    1.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Avenue, N2
    96.2 km
  12. Turn right
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left
    1.3 km
  14. Keep left
    1.6 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  16. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 6 → Sheep Lane N3 Sheep Lane N3 to Johannesburg Sheep Lane N3 to Pretoria Sheep Lane N3 to Cape Town Sheep Lane N3 to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:23 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,346.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,417.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sheep Lane N3 Start: Sheep Lane -26.10466, 28.09855
Midpoint
161.1 km
Total: 322.2 km
Midpoint 161.1 km
322.2 km 3 hrs 51 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 322.2 km
Return-cycle span 644.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10466, 28.09855
Midpoint -26.45039, 29.44352
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Questions 9
How far is Sheep Lane N3 from 6? +
Sheep Lane N3 is about 322.2 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Sheep Lane N3 to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sheep Lane N3 to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sheep Lane N3 to 6? +
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 Sheep Lane N3 to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R539.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R541.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R600.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R605.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sheep Lane N3 to 6? +
Yes. There are 23 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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From Sheep Lane N3 To 6

Route Locations

Start area
Sheep Lane N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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