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Distance from Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1

Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 500.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Toll N3 → Schoemanskloof N1
Road distance
500.1 km
N12 N3 R36 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
348.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 55 min
End point
Schoemanskloof
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
355 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R837.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R841.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R932.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R940.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,104.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,109.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,230.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,240.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,453.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,460.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,619.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,632.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
24° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
204° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2550, 29.1162
End coords Destination point
-25.3851, 30.5287
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

500.1 km 5 hrs 55 min
Start Toll N3
Finish Schoemanskloof N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    37.5 km
  20. 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 N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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 ↩ Schoemanskloof N1 → Toll N3 Toll N3 to Johannesburg Toll N3 to Pretoria Toll N3 to Cape Town Toll N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof N1 Pretoria to Schoemanskloof N1 Cape Town to Schoemanskloof N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
250.3 km
Free State to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 57 min • 2 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof N1
06:21 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,090.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,200.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Toll N3 -28.25496, 29.11616
Midpoint
250.3 km
Total: 500.1 km
Midpoint 250.3 km
500.1 km 5 hrs 55 min
Destination Schoemanskloof N1 End: Schoemanskloof -25.38507, 30.52865

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 500.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,000.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 250.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.25496, 29.11616
Midpoint -26.24019, 28.44579
End -25.38507, 30.52865
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Questions 9
How far is Toll N3 from Schoemanskloof N1? +
Toll N3 is about 500.1 km from Schoemanskloof N1 by road.
How long does it take from Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1? +
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 Schoemanskloof N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R837.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R841.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R932.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R940.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Toll N3 to Schoemanskloof N1? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1
: Nigel
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1
: eMalahleni
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1
: Nelspruit
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1
Mashishing
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1
Schoemanskloof
From Toll N3 To Schoemanskloof N1

Route Locations

Start area
Toll N3, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Schoemanskloof N1, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 154.5 km Difference: 345.6 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 261.5 km

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