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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Scottburgh

Vimy Ridge to Scottburgh is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 591.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 54 min.

N Vimy Ridge → Scottburgh
Road distance
591.0 km
367.2 mi • 319.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
517.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 54 min
Return: 13 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R989.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R994.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,102.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,111.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,305.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,311.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,454.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,465.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,717.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,725.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,913.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,928.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 54 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 9 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

591.0 km 6 hrs 54 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Scottburgh
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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
    437.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  14. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  19. Turn sharp left onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,413.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 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
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
296.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Scottburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Scottburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Scottburgh
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Scottburgh Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
297.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
314.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
218.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Scottburgh → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Scottburgh
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Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
296.0 km
Total: 591.0 km
Midpoint 296.0 km
591.0 km 6 hrs 54 min
Destination Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 591.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,182.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.40635, 29.39592
End -30.28604, 30.75437
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Scottburgh
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Scottburgh
1
  • Shell
    162 Scott Street, 4180, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Scottburgh
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Scottburgh? +
Vimy Ridge is about 591.0 km from Scottburgh by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Scottburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Scottburgh 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 Scottburgh? +
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 Scottburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R989.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R994.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,102.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,111.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Scottburgh? +
Yes. There are 25 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. 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 Scottburgh
: Umumbulu
From Vimy Ridge To Scottburgh
Richmond
From Vimy Ridge To Scottburgh
Dududu
From Vimy Ridge To Scottburgh

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Scottburgh
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: 297.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 314.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 218.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 352.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 435.8 km

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