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Distance from Toll N3 to Lower Mall

Toll N3 to Lower Mall is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 554.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Toll N3 → Lower Mall
Road distance
554.2 km
N12 N3 N4 R36 R37 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
End point
Riverside Mall Covered Parking
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R927.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R932.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,033.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,041.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,224.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,229.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,363.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,374.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,610.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,618.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,794.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,808.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
31° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
211° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2550, 29.1162
End coords Destination point
-25.4390, 30.9685
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

554.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Toll N3
Finish Lower Mall
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. Continue straight onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  8. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  15. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  16. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  17. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  19. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  21. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    0.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    0.8 km
  28. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    0.9 km
  29. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Lower Mall → Toll N3 Toll N3 to Johannesburg Toll N3 to Pretoria Toll N3 to Cape Town Toll N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Lower Mall Pretoria to Lower Mall Cape Town to Lower Mall
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.4 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lower Mall
06:21 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,316.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,438.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Toll N3 -28.25496, 29.11616
Midpoint
277.4 km
Total: 554.2 km
Midpoint 277.4 km
554.2 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Lower Mall End: Riverside Mall Covered Parking -25.43904, 30.96850

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 554.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,108.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.25496, 29.11616
Midpoint -26.10239, 28.63773
End -25.43904, 30.96850
Destination services

Available in Lower Mall

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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 Lower Mall
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Mall
3
  • Winmar
    9 Rapid Street
  • Woolworths
    Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Lower Mall
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lower Mall
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Lower Mall
3
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Questions 9
How far is Toll N3 from Lower Mall? +
Toll N3 is about 554.2 km from Lower Mall by road.
How long does it take from Toll N3 to Lower Mall? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Toll N3 to Lower Mall 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 Toll N3 to Lower Mall? +
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 Toll N3 to Lower Mall? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R927.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R932.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,033.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,041.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Toll N3 to Lower Mall? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
: Nigel
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
: eMalahleni
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
: Nelspruit
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
Mashishing
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
Schoemanskloof
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
Government Boulevard
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
Riverside Mall Covered Parking
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall
Lower Level
From Toll N3 To Lower Mall

Route Locations

Start area
Toll N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lower Mall, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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