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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile

N Vimy Ridge → Sakhile
Road distance
148.1 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R23
Vimy Ridge to Sakhile is a practical regional trip, covering about 148.1 km in roughly 1 hr 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
132.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 41 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
End point
Modise Street
Return: 3 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
101 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R298.04
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R299.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R297.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R312.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R393.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R394.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R392.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R411.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R517.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R519.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R516.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R541.68
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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
-26.9650, 29.2100
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Vimy Ridge Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Sakhile Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Vimy Ridge → Sakhile
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Car
148.1 km
1 hr 41 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
148.1 km
~2 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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148.1 km 101 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Sakhile
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile 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 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    1.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Nhleko Street
    1.1 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hlongwane Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Skhosana Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Modise Street
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
74.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
50 min • 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sakhile
06:47 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:02
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R619.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R651.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
74.1 km
Total: 148.1 km
Midpoint 74.1 km
148.1 km 101 min
Destination Sakhile End: Modise Street -26.96500, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 148.1 km
Return-cycle span 296.2 km
Traversal time 101 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 14.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 74.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -26.67734, 28.59990
End -26.96500, 29.21000
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Questions 8
How far is Vimy Ridge from Sakhile? +
Vimy Ridge is about 148.1 km from Sakhile by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile? +
The drive usually takes about 101 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile? +
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 Sakhile? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R298.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R299.21 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R297.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R312.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Sakhile? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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