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Distance from Wessel Close to Tweedie

Wessel Close to Tweedie is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 480.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 28 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Wessel Close → Tweedie
Road distance
480.4 km
M9 N1 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
435.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 28 min
Start point
Wessel Close
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
328 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R804.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R895.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R903.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,061.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,066.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,182.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,191.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,396.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,402.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,555.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,568.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0428, 28.0610
End coords Destination point
-29.4767, 30.1841
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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480.4 km 5 hrs 28 min
Start Wessel Close
Finish Tweedie
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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
    392.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right towards Tweedie
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. 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 N3
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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 ↩ Tweedie → Wessel Close Wessel Close to Johannesburg Wessel Close to Pretoria Wessel Close to Cape Town Wessel Close to Durban Johannesburg to Tweedie Pretoria to Tweedie Cape Town to Tweedie
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
240.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 44 min • 2 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tweedie
06:29 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,008.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R96.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,113.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
240.7 km
Total: 480.4 km
Midpoint 240.7 km
480.4 km 5 hrs 28 min
Destination Tweedie -29.47672, 30.18414

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 480.4 km
Return-cycle span 960.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 240.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint -27.91652, 28.96135
End -29.47672, 30.18414
Destination services

Available in Tweedie

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tweedie
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Tweedie
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Tweedie
4
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Questions 9
How far is Wessel Close from Tweedie? +
Wessel Close is about 480.4 km from Tweedie by road.
How long does it take from Wessel Close to Tweedie? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wessel Close to Tweedie in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wessel Close to Tweedie? +
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 Tweedie? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R804.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R808.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R895.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R903.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wessel Close to Tweedie? +
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 Tweedie
Western Bypass
From Wessel Close To Tweedie
Howick ()
From Wessel Close To Tweedie

Route Locations

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

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