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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way

Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 597.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Albertina Way
Road distance
597.2 km
371.1 mi • 322.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
Return: 12 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R999.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,004.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,113.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,122.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,319.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,325.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,469.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,481.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,735.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,743.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,933.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,949.15
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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597.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Albertina Way
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northwest on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Lake Road, M37S
    2.6 km
  4. Turn sharp left
    0.8 km
  5. Keep left
    0.8 km
  6. Keep left
    56.1 km
  7. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  8. Keep left
    1.0 km
  9. Turn right onto R26
    0.0 km
  10. Turn sharp left
    152.6 km
  11. Keep left
    0.4 km
  12. Keep left
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto N3
    287.5 km
  14. Keep left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep left
    44.1 km
  16. Keep left
    0.6 km
  17. Keep right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Ballito Drive, M4
    1.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Leo Boyd Highway
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Albertina Way
    0.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Albertina Way
    0.1 km
  22. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kirsty Close
    0.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Kirsty Close
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Arrive at your destination, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,581.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
298.6 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Albertina Way
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Albertina Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Albertina Way
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Albertina Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
304.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
320.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
224.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Albertina Way → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Albertina Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
298.6 km
Total: 597.2 km
Midpoint 298.6 km
597.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Albertina Way -29.52960, 31.20151

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 597.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,194.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 298.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.41841, 29.40967
End -29.52960, 31.20151
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Albertina Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Albertina Way
6
  • On The Move
    On The Move, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • PEP
    PEP, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Studio 88
    Studio 88, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Lizzard
    Lizzard, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • the Hub
    the Hub, Ballito Drive, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
  • Senqu
    Senqu, Hills Avenue, KwaDukuza Ward 22, Ballito, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4020, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Albertina Way
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Albertina Way
6
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Albertina Way? +
Vimy Ridge is about 597.2 km from Albertina Way by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way? +
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 Albertina Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R999.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,004.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,113.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,122.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Albertina Way? +
Yes. There are 37 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Kirsty Close
From Vimy Ridge To Albertina Way

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Albertina Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 304.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 320.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 224.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 358.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 442.0 km

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