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Distance from City to Clairwood

City to Clairwood is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 592.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min.

N City → Clairwood
Road distance
592.5 km
368.1 mi • 319.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
516.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
Return: 12 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R991.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R996.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,104.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,113.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,308.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,314.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,457.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,469.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,721.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,729.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,918.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,933.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

592.5 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start City
Finish Clairwood
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head west
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Hobart Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Ballyclare Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive, M81
    4.4 km
  6. Keep right
    31.4 km
  7. Keep left onto N3
    58.8 km
  8. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  9. Keep left
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto R26
    0.0 km
  11. Turn sharp left
    152.6 km
  12. Keep left
    0.4 km
  13. Keep left
    0.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto N3
    277.4 km
  15. Keep left
    0.4 km
  16. Keep right
    15.9 km
  17. Turn right onto South Coast Road, R102
    0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Sirdar Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn sharp right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn sharp left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn sharp right
    0.1 km
  22. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,385.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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 -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
296.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
City → Clairwood
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
City, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Clairwood
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
City → Clairwood
City Origin postcode
Not available
Clairwood Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
299.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
316.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
220.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clairwood → City
City ↔ Clairwood
City to Johannesburg Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin City -26.07517, 28.02769
Midpoint
296.2 km
Total: 592.5 km
Midpoint 296.2 km
592.5 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 592.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,184.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07517, 28.02769
Midpoint -28.28942, 29.13469
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 9
How far is City from Clairwood? +
City is about 592.5 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from City to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from City to Clairwood 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 City to Clairwood? +
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 City to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R991.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,104.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,113.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from City to Clairwood? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Route Locations

Start area
City, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 299.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 316.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 220.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 353.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 437.3 km

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