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Distance from Wessel Close to Cliff

Wessel Close to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 520.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Wessel Close → Cliff
Road distance
520.1 km
M9 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 30 min
Start point
Wessel Close
Return: 13 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
390 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R870.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R874.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R969.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R977.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,148.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,154.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,279.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,290.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,511.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,518.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,683.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,697.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
156° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
336° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0428, 28.0610
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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520.1 km 6 hrs 30 min
Start Wessel Close
Finish Cliff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Rivonia Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rivonia Road
    0.2 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards M9
    0.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    25.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left
    16.1 km
  14. Go straight
    19.0 km
  15. Turn right
    6.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Cliff → Wessel Close Wessel Close to Johannesburg Wessel Close to Pretoria Wessel Close to Cape Town Wessel Close to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.5 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:30 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,174.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,288.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wessel Close Start: Wessel Close -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint
260.5 km
Total: 520.1 km
Midpoint 260.5 km
520.1 km 6 hrs 30 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 520.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,040.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint -28.08152, 29.02997
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Wessel Close from Cliff? +
Wessel Close is about 520.1 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Wessel Close to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wessel Close to Cliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wessel Close to Cliff? +
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 Wessel Close to Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R870.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R874.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R969.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R977.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wessel Close to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 32 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. 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

: Pretoria
From Wessel Close To Cliff
Western Bypass
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Currys Post
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Lions River
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Route Locations

Start area
Wessel Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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