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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Springbok

Vimy Ridge to Springbok is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,170.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 45 min.

N Vimy Ridge → Springbok
Road distance
1,170.9 km
M2 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,079.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 45 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
End point
Namakwa Street
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
825 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,235.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,245.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,723.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,739.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,949.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,962.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,592.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,615.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,881.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,897.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,727.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,756.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-29.6661, 17.8831
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,170.9 km 13 hrs 45 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Springbok
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Start point
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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. At the end of the road, turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    14.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    15.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Randfontein Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lazar Road
    14.8 km
  17. Turn sharp right
    5.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    134.1 km
  19. Turn left
    21.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    21.7 km
  22. Turn left
    61.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  24. Continue right
    5.3 km
  25. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    3.6 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  30. Turn right
    188.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  35. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  37. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    163.3 km
  38. Turn right onto Namakwa Street
    0.1 km
  39. Continue slight right onto Namakwa Street
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
585.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 52 min • 6 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
84.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
194.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
63.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springbok
07:21 – 18:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,894.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R234.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,151.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
585.0 km
Total: 1,170.9 km
Midpoint 585.0 km
1,170.9 km 13 hrs 45 min
Destination Springbok End: Namakwa Street -29.66609, 17.88310

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,170.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,341.8 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 585.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -27.73685, 23.07027
End -29.66609, 17.88310
Destination services

Available in Springbok

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Springbok
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springbok
1
  • PEP
    Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok
2
  • Shoprite
    135 Voortrekker Street, Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
  • Quickshop
    3 Voortrekker Street, Springbok
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Springbok
1
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Springbok? +
Vimy Ridge is about 1,170.9 km from Springbok by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Springbok? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Springbok 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 Springbok? +
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 Springbok? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,235.73 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,245.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,723.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,739.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Springbok? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Roodepoort
From Vimy Ridge To Springbok
Lemoen Way
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Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springbok
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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