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Distance from Commisioner Link to Cliff

Commisioner Link to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 506.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Commisioner Link → Cliff
Road distance
506.6 km
314.8 mi • 273.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 12 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R848.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R852.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R944.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R952.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,119.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,124.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,246.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,256.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,472.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,479.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,640.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,653.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Cliff
5.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
3.3°C
Day range High / low
H 9° • L 5°
Rain chance Today's probability
10%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

506.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Commisioner Link
Finish Cliff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main Reef Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Simmonds Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    385.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left
    16.1 km
  15. Go straight
    19.0 km
  16. Turn right
    6.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
253.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Commisioner Link → Cliff
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Commisioner Link, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Commisioner Link → Cliff
Commisioner Link Origin postcode
Not available
Cliff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
213.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
230.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
134.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cliff → Commisioner Link
Commisioner Link ↔ Cliff
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Commisioner Link -26.20582, 28.03323
Midpoint
253.7 km
Total: 506.6 km
Midpoint 253.7 km
506.6 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 506.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,013.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 253.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20582, 28.03323
Midpoint -28.13687, 29.05839
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Commisioner Link from Cliff? +
Commisioner Link is about 506.6 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Commisioner Link to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Commisioner Link to Cliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Commisioner Link 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 Commisioner Link to Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R848.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R852.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R944.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R952.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Commisioner Link to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 25 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

: Mooistraat
From Commisioner Link To Cliff
Durban
From Commisioner Link To Cliff
Kimberley
From Commisioner Link To Cliff
ern Bypass
From Commisioner Link To Cliff
Currys Post
From Commisioner Link To Cliff
Lions River
From Commisioner Link To Cliff

Route Locations

Start area
Commisioner Link, 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

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: 213.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 230.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 134.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 268.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 351.5 km

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