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Distance from Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey

N Vimy Ridge N3 R616 → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
353.2 km
N3 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
301.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R674.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R677.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R821.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R826.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R889.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R893.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,083.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,090.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,170.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,175.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,426.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,434.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
149° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
329° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2281, 28.1696
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Vimy Ridge N3 R616 → Ruby Gailey
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Car
353.2 km
4 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
353.2 km
~5 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
353 km
↑ 1 hr 30 min faster
Flight time
42 min
With airport
~2 hrs 42 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Germiston to Ruby Gailey.
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353.2 km 4 hrs 12 min
Start Vimy Ridge N3 R616
Finish Ruby Gailey
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.3 km
  2. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    12.3 km
  13. Turn left
    2.5 km
  14. Turn right
    4.9 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R972.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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Halfway point
176.9 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:34 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,476.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,554.15
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 Vimy Ridge N3 R616 Start: Vimy Ridge -26.22813, 28.16963
Midpoint
176.9 km
Total: 353.2 km
Midpoint 176.9 km
353.2 km 4 hrs 12 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 353.2 km
Return-cycle span 706.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22813, 28.16963
Midpoint -27.60984, 28.86370
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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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
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge N3 R616 from Ruby Gailey? +
Vimy Ridge N3 R616 is about 353.2 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge N3 R616 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 Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R674.44 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R677.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R821.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R826.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge N3 R616 to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Vimy Ridge
From Vimy Ridge N3 R616 To Ruby Gailey
: Durban
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: Bergville
From Vimy Ridge N3 R616 To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston, Gauteng
Suburb: Germiston South
Road: Vimy Ridge
Postal code: 1411
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Vimy Ridge N3 R616
1411
Ruby Gailey
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