South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Springs to Ruby Gailey

N Springs → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
344.6 km
N3 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 16 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
256 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R658.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R660.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R801.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R806.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R868.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R871.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,057.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,064.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,142.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,147.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,391.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,400.03
See more fuel details from Springs to Ruby Gailey
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Springs to Ruby Gailey is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 344.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 16 min.
Travel modes
Springs → Ruby Gailey
🚗
Car
344.6 km
4 hrs 16 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
344.6 km
~5 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Ruby Gailey
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Flight
345 km
↑ 1 hr 34 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Springs to Ruby Gailey.
Search flights
Accommodation

Where to stay near Ruby Gailey

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

344.6 km 4 hrs 16 min
Start Springs
Finish Ruby Gailey
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wit Road
    30.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    12.3 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    4.9 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 8 min • 2 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,440.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,516.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
172.6 km
Total: 344.6 km
Midpoint 172.6 km
344.6 km 4 hrs 16 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 344.6 km
Return-cycle span 689.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -27.64177, 28.88800
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Springs from Ruby Gailey? +
Springs is about 344.6 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Ruby Gailey? +
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 Springs to Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R658.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R660.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R801.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R806.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Ruby Gailey? +
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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Springs To Ruby Gailey
Harrismith
From Springs To Ruby Gailey
Durban
From Springs To Ruby Gailey
: Bergville
From Springs To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 51.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 68.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 27.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 106.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 189.4 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Ruby Gailey to Springs

Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey Pretoria to Ruby Gailey Cape Town to Ruby Gailey Durban to Ruby Gailey

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.