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Distance from Springs to Volksrust

N Springs → Volksrust
Road distance
220.2 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R23
Springs to Volksrust is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 220.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Start point
Goods Street
End point
Smit Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
163 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R420.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R422.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R511.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R515.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R554.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R556.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R675.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R679.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R729.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R732.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R888.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R894.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
131° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
311° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2550, 28.4373
End coords Destination point
-27.3628, 29.8825
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Springs Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Volksrust Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Springs → Volksrust
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Car
220.2 km
2 hrs 43 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
220.2 km
~3 hrs 23 min
65 km/h avg
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220.2 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Springs
Finish Volksrust
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Directions from Springs to Volksrust via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from Springs to Volksrust via R23
Provincial road route R23
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    6.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left
    24.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    71.4 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    1.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  20. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Vrystaat Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Michaelson Street
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto De Jager Street
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Routes ↩ Volksrust → Springs Springs to Johannesburg Springs to Pretoria Springs to Cape Town Springs to Durban Johannesburg to Volksrust Pretoria to Volksrust Cape Town to Volksrust
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
110.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Volksrust
06:35 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R920.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R968.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs Start: Goods Street -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
110.1 km
Total: 220.2 km
Midpoint 110.1 km
220.2 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination Volksrust End: Smit Street -27.36278, 29.88250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 220.2 km
Return-cycle span 440.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 110.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -26.87178, 28.96566
End -27.36278, 29.88250
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Questions 9
How far is Springs from Volksrust? +
Springs is about 220.2 km from Volksrust by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Volksrust? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Volksrust in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Volksrust? +
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 Volksrust? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R420.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R422.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R511.98 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R515.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Volksrust? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Springs To Volksrust
Harrismith
From Springs To Volksrust
Durban
From Springs To Volksrust
: Standerton
From Springs To Volksrust
Heidelberg
From Springs To Volksrust

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Volksrust
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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