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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Bechet

Vimy Ridge to Bechet is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 553.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Bechet
Road distance
553.5 km
M13 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R926.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R930.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,032.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,040.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,222.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,228.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,361.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,372.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,608.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,616.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,791.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,806.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
146° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
326° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-29.8345, 30.9821
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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553.5 km 6 hrs 21 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Bechet
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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. 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
    464.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    17.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M13: Sherwood
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto King Cetshwayo Highway
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Waterfall Road
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Randles Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Barns Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Bechet → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to Bechet Pretoria to Bechet Cape Town to Bechet
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
277.1 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bechet
06:25 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,313.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,435.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
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
277.1 km
Total: 553.5 km
Midpoint 277.1 km
553.5 km 6 hrs 21 min
Destination Bechet -29.83445, 30.98208

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 553.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,106.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 277.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.33478, 29.26918
End -29.83445, 30.98208
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Bechet
5
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bechet
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bechet
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bechet
2
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Bechet? +
Vimy Ridge is about 553.5 km from Bechet by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Bechet? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Bechet 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 Bechet? +
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 Bechet? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R926.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R930.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,032.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,040.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Bechet? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Vimy Ridge To Bechet
: Sherwood
From Vimy Ridge To Bechet
Mayville
From Vimy Ridge To Bechet

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 277.1 km
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Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 398.3 km

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