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Distance from Virginia to 1049

N Virginia → 1049
Road distance
405.7 km
N1 N12 N3 R544
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
340.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 37 min
Start point
Laurel Avenue
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
277 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R774.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R777.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R943.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R949.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,022.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,026.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,244.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,252.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,344.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,350.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,638.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,648.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
45° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
225° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1031, 26.8594
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Virginia to 1049 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 37 min.
Travel modes
Virginia → 1049
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Car
405.7 km
4 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
405.7 km
~6 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
406 km
↑ 1 hr 49 min faster
Flight time
48 min
With airport
~2 hrs 48 min
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405.7 km 4 hrs 37 min
Start Virginia
Finish 1049
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Laurel Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  4. Continue
    0.5 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Riverside Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Riverside Drive
    2.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    25.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.7 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right
    220.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  19. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 19
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 1049 → Virginia Virginia to Johannesburg Virginia to Pretoria Virginia to Cape Town Virginia to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:31 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,695.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,785.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Virginia Start: Laurel Avenue -28.10306, 26.85944
Midpoint
203.1 km
Total: 405.7 km
Midpoint 203.1 km
405.7 km 4 hrs 37 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 405.7 km
Return-cycle span 811.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.10306, 26.85944
Midpoint -26.66387, 27.72499
End -25.90809, 29.25099
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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Questions 9
How far is Virginia from 1049? +
Virginia is about 405.7 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Virginia to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Virginia to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Virginia to 1049? +
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 Virginia to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R774.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R777.89 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R943.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R949.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Virginia to 1049? +
Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Virginia
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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