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Distance from Weza to Nigel

Weza to Nigel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 615.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 49 min.

N Weza → Nigel
Road distance
615.8 km
N3 R103 R42
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
479.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 49 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
469 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,175.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,180.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,432.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,440.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,551.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,557.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,889.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,901.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,041.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,049.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,486.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,501.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
345° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
165° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.5923, 29.7475
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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615.8 km 7 hrs 49 min
Start Weza
Finish Nigel
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    11.1 km
  3. Turn right
    7.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    144.4 km
  6. Turn slight left towards R103
    0.1 km
  7. Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    161.4 km
  13. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  16. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    11.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  18. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Nigel → Weza Weza to Johannesburg Weza to Pretoria Weza to Cape Town Weza to Durban Johannesburg to Nigel Pretoria to Nigel Cape Town to Nigel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
308.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:34 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,573.89
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,709.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Weza -30.59227, 29.74753
Midpoint
308.4 km
Total: 615.8 km
Midpoint 308.4 km
615.8 km 7 hrs 49 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 615.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,231.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 308.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.59227, 29.74753
Midpoint -28.63119, 29.61490
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nigel
1
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Questions 9
How far is Weza from Nigel? +
Weza is about 615.8 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from Weza to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Weza to Nigel 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 Weza to Nigel? +
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 Weza to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,175.76 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,180.64 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,432.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,440.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Weza to Nigel? +
Yes. There are 20 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

: Harrismith
From Weza To Nigel
: Nigel
From Weza To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Weza
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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