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Distance from Clairwood to City

Clairwood to City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 591.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.

N Clairwood → City
Road distance
591.2 km
367.3 mi • 319.2 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
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Return: 13 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R989.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R994.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,102.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,111.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,305.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,311.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,454.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,466.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,718.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,726.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,913.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,929.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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591.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Clairwood
Finish City
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Archary Road
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto South Coast Road
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    89.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    4.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Ballyclare Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Hobart Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,445.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 37 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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
296.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Clairwood → City
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Clairwood
Destination area Arrival
City, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Clairwood → City
Clairwood Origin postcode
Not available
City 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
298.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
314.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
218.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
City → Clairwood
Clairwood ↔ City
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint
296.0 km
Total: 591.2 km
Midpoint 296.0 km
591.2 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination City -26.07517, 28.02769

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 591.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,182.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.91278, 30.98472
Midpoint -28.28871, 29.13392
End -26.07517, 28.02769
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
  • PEP
    Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Johannesburg, 2194, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Witkoppen Road Fourways Mall, Sandton, 2068
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around City
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around City
6
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Questions 9
How far is Clairwood from City? +
Clairwood is about 591.2 km from City by road.
How long does it take from Clairwood to City? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clairwood to City 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 Clairwood to City? +
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 Clairwood to City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R989.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R994.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,102.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,111.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clairwood to City? +
Yes. There are 37 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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Clairwood To City
: Bryanston
From Clairwood To City
Sandton
From Clairwood To City

Route Locations

Start area
Clairwood
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City, Gauteng
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: 298.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 314.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 218.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 352.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 436.0 km

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