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Distance from Val to Rooidraai

Val to Rooidraai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 437.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min.

N Val → Rooidraai
Road distance
437.3 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
306.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Return: 11 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
339 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R835.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R838.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,017.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,023.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,101.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,106.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,342.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,350.31
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,449.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,455.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,765.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,776.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
165° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
345° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7950, 28.9383
End coords Destination point
-29.4582, 29.7502
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

437.3 km 339 min
Start Val
Finish Rooidraai
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    8.1 km
  5. Turn left
    34.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    1.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  14. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    154.5 km
  18. Turn left
    2.6 km
  19. Turn right
    12.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  21. Merge slight right
    96.9 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Nottingham Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right
    7.7 km
  24. Turn right
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left
    29.0 km
  26. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Rooidraai → Val Val to Johannesburg Val to Pretoria Val to Cape Town Val to Durban Johannesburg to Rooidraai Pretoria to Rooidraai Cape Town to Rooidraai
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rooidraai
06:33 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,828.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,924.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
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 Val -26.79500, 28.93833
Midpoint
218.9 km
Total: 437.3 km
Midpoint 218.9 km
437.3 km 339 min
Destination Rooidraai -29.45817, 29.75020

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 437.3 km
Return-cycle span 874.6 km
Traversal time 339 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.79500, 28.93833
Midpoint -28.08390, 29.97925
End -29.45817, 29.75020
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Questions 9
How far is Val from Rooidraai? +
Val is about 437.3 km from Rooidraai by road.
How long does it take from Val to Rooidraai? +
The drive usually takes about 339 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Val to Rooidraai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Val to Rooidraai? +
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 Val to Rooidraai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R835.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R838.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,017.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,023.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Val to Rooidraai? +
Yes. There are 10 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Val
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rooidraai, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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