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Distance from Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville

N Vimy Ridge N3 → Bergville
Road distance
339.0 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
301.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 3 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
End point
Kingsway
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
243 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R647.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R649.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R788.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R793.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R853.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R857.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,040.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,046.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,123.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,128.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,368.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,377.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2281, 28.1696
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 339.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.
Travel modes
Vimy Ridge N3 → Bergville
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Car
339.0 km
4 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
339.0 km
~5 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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✈ Estimate
Flight
339 km
↑ 1 hr 23 min faster
Flight time
40 min
With airport
~2 hrs 40 min
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339.0 km 4 hrs 3 min
Start Vimy Ridge N3
Finish Bergville
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Destination
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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
    200.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    4.9 km
  14. Turn left
    8.5 km
  15. Turn left
    64.3 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Bergville → Vimy Ridge N3 Vimy Ridge N3 to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge N3 to Pretoria Vimy Ridge N3 to Cape Town Vimy Ridge N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville Pretoria to Bergville Cape Town to Bergville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville
06:35 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,416.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R67.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,491.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge N3 Start: Vimy Ridge -26.22813, 28.16963
Midpoint
169.8 km
Total: 339.0 km
Midpoint 169.8 km
339.0 km 4 hrs 3 min
Destination Bergville End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 339.0 km
Return-cycle span 677.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22813, 28.16963
Midpoint -27.55118, 28.83778
End -28.73111, 29.35167
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Bergville

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Bergville stands out
Bergville reflects foothill and destination-stay planning rather than generic town wording, especially for Berg access trips.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bergville arrivals are most useful when the final lodge, camp or local destination is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bergville stays, mountain-base planning and northern Drakensberg route travel.
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge N3 from Bergville? +
Vimy Ridge N3 is about 339.0 km from Bergville by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville? +
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 to Bergville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R647.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R649.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R788.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R793.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge N3 to Bergville? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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 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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Towns along the route

Vimy Ridge
From Vimy Ridge N3 To Bergville
: Durban
From Vimy Ridge N3 To Bergville
: Harrismith
From Vimy Ridge N3 To Bergville
Bethlehem
From Vimy Ridge N3 To Bergville
Kingsway
From Vimy Ridge N3 To Bergville

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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