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Distance from Vimy Ridge to L2601

N Vimy Ridge → L2601
Road distance
456.1 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R23
Vimy Ridge to L2601 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 456.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
383.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 34 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
End point
the fork
Return: 11 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
334 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R891.98
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R892.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R888.36
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R919.56
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,176.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,178.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,172.15
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,213.31
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,548.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,550.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,542.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,596.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
128° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
308° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-28.3038, 31.2648
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 2 °C Vimy Ridge Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C L2601 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Vimy Ridge → L2601
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Car
456.1 km
5 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
456.1 km
~7 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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477 km flight
~4 hrs 24 min
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Start, destination and route line.

456.1 km 335 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish L2601
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Vimy Ridge to L2601 via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Vimy Ridge to L2601 via R23
    Provincial road route R23
  3. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  4. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  8. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  9. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    41.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  13. Turn left
    24.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    71.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    1.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.6 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    1.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  24. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  25. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  28. Turn left
    75.6 km
  29. Turn left
    23.1 km
  30. Turn right
    6.0 km
  31. Turn right
    81.0 km
  32. Turn left
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right
    1.7 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R68.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ L2601 → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to L2601 Pretoria to L2601 Cape Town to L2601
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
228.2 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at L2601
06:40 – 17:05
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 25 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,906.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,006.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
228.2 km
Total: 456.1 km
Midpoint 228.2 km
456.1 km 335 min
Destination L2601 End: the fork -28.30375, 31.26483

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 456.1 km
Return-cycle span 912.2 km
Traversal time 335 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 228.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -27.36212, 29.87527
End -28.30375, 31.26483
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from L2601? +
Vimy Ridge is about 456.1 km from L2601 by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to L2601? +
The drive usually takes about 335 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to L2601 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to L2601? +
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 L2601? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R891.98 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R892.96 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R888.36 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R919.56 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to L2601? +
Yes. There are 5 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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