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Distance from Vimy Ridge to A 20

N Vimy Ridge → A 20
Road distance
331.3 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Vimy Ridge to A 20 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 331.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
281.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
247 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R666.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R669.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R666.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R698.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R879.75
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R883.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R878.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R920.99
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,157.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,162.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,156.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,211.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
166° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
346° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-28.6900, 28.8560
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Vimy Ridge Fair View Forecast → 10 °C A 20 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Vimy Ridge → A 20
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Car
331.3 km
4 hrs 7 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
331.3 km
~5 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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331.3 km 4 hrs 7 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish A 20
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Vimy Ridge to A 20 via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  3. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  7. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    4.9 km
  15. Turn left
    8.5 km
  16. Go straight
    29.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight
    4.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    14.4 km
  20. Turn right
    3.9 km
  21. Turn right
    1.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    2.4 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. Continue left
    1.3 km
  26. 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.
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ A 20 → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to A 20 Pretoria to A 20 Cape Town to A 20
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.0 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 20
06:55 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:05
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,384.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,457.83
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 Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
166.0 km
Total: 331.3 km
Midpoint 166.0 km
331.3 km 4 hrs 7 min
Destination A 20 -28.69000, 28.85599

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 331.3 km
Return-cycle span 662.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -27.51834, 28.83149
End -28.69000, 28.85599
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from A 20? +
Vimy Ridge is about 331.3 km from A 20 by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to A 20? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to A 20 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to A 20? +
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 A 20? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R666.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R669.38 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R666.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R698.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to A 20? +
Yes. There are 13 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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: Durban
From Vimy Ridge To A 20
: Harrismith
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