Distance from Vimy Ridge to Bergville

Directions from Vimy Ridge to Bergville via N3 and N5

National highway route N3N5
Head on Vimy Ridge

0.2 km
Continue left onto Vimy Ridge

0.0 km
Turn left onto Lake Road

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Russel Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road

1.8 km
Go straight onto Black Reef Road

0.8 km
Turn right onto Grey Avenue

1.2 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban

0.6 km
Merge slight right

53.6 km
Keep slight left at the fork

200.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith

0.0 km
Turn right

4.9 km
Turn left

8.5 km
Turn left

64.3 km
Turn slight left onto Kingsway

0.6 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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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

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bergville

06:52 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:02

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,416.35

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

R67.77

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,490.89

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Midpoint

169.8 km

Total: 338.8 km

Midpoint 169.8 km

338.8 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 338.8 km

Return-cycle span 677.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 169.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714

Midpoint -27.55171, 28.83788

End -28.73111, 29.35167

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.

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Vimy Ridge from Bergville? +

Vimy Ridge is about 338.8 km from Bergville by road.

How long does it take from Vimy Ridge 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 to Bergville in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge 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 to Bergville? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R681.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R684.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R681.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R713.84 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge 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

: Durban

From Vimy Ridge To Bergville

: Harrismith

From Vimy Ridge To Bergville

Bethlehem

From Vimy Ridge To Bergville

Kingsway

From Vimy Ridge To Bergville

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