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Distance from Vimy Ridge to 1049

Vimy Ridge to 1049 is a practical regional trip, covering about 125.8 km in roughly 1 hr 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → 1049
Road distance
125.8 km
N12 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
114.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 28 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
88 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R210.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R211.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R234.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R236.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R277.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R279.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R309.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R312.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R365.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R410.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
72° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
252° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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125.8 km 1 hr 28 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish 1049
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Joubert Street
    1.3 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Meyer Street
    1.7 km
  6. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    112.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
62.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:26 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R526.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R25.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R553.72
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
62.9 km
Total: 125.8 km
Midpoint 62.9 km
125.8 km 1 hr 28 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 125.8 km
Return-cycle span 251.7 km
Traversal time 1 hr 28 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 14.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 62.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -26.08615, 28.69475
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 8
How far is Vimy Ridge from 1049? +
Vimy Ridge is about 125.8 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to 1049? +
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 to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R210.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R211.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R234.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R236.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to 1049? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

: Malahieni
From Vimy Ridge To 1049
Benoni
From Vimy Ridge To 1049
: eMalahleni
From Vimy Ridge To 1049
Bethal
From Vimy Ridge To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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