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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Old Mill Way

Vimy Ridge to Old Mill Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 564.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Old Mill Way
Road distance
564.5 km
350.8 mi • 304.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 28 min
Return: 12 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R944.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R949.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,052.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,061.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,246.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,252.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,388.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,400.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,640.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,648.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,827.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,842.38
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Old Mill Way
20.5°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
21.0°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 19°
Rain chance Today's probability
29%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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564.5 km 6 hrs 28 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Old Mill Way
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    22.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: North Coast
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto Johannes Nkosi Street
    1.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Stalwart Simelane Street
    1.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ruth First Highway
    5.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Swapo Road
    0.3 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards Swapo Road
    0.1 km
  19. Go straight onto Swapo Road
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Old Mill Way
    0.3 km
  21. 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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
282.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Old Mill Way
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Old Mill Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Old Mill Way
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Old Mill 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
271.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
288.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
192.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Old Mill Way → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Old Mill Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
282.7 km
Total: 564.5 km
Midpoint 282.7 km
564.5 km 6 hrs 28 min
Destination Old Mill Way -29.79318, 31.04253

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 564.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,129.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 282.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.36677, 29.30561
End -29.79318, 31.04253
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 Old Mill Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Old Mill Way
2
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Old Mill Way
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Old Mill Way
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Old Mill Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Old Mill Way
1
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Old Mill Way? +
Vimy Ridge is about 564.5 km from Old Mill Way by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Old Mill Way? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Old Mill 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 Old Mill 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 Old Mill Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R944.97 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R949.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,052.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,061.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Old Mill Way? +
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 Old Mill Way
: Coast
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Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Old Mill 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: 271.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 288.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 192.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 325.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 409.3 km

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