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Distance from Currys Post to Newlands

Currys Post to Newlands is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 786.5 km in roughly 8 hrs 49 min.

N Currys Post → Newlands
Road distance
786.5 km
488.7 mi • 424.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
627.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 49 min
Return: 17 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,316.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,322.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,466.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,478.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,737.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,745.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,935.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,950.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,285.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,296.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,546.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,566.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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786.5 km 8 hrs 49 min
Start Currys Post
Finish Newlands
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  1. Start your journey
    134.0 km
  2. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  12. Go straight
    2.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  16. Turn left
    2.5 km
  17. Turn right
    0.3 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 66 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
394.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Currys Post → Newlands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Currys Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Newlands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Currys Post → Newlands
Currys Post Origin postcode
Not available
Newlands 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 Similar distance
493.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
510.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
414.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Newlands → Currys Post
Currys Post ↔ Newlands
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871
Midpoint
394.0 km
Total: 786.5 km
Midpoint 394.0 km
786.5 km 8 hrs 49 min
Destination Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 786.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,572.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 394.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.42472, 30.16871
Midpoint -26.59458, 28.38958
End -23.84273, 29.24870
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Questions 9
How far is Currys Post from Newlands? +
Currys Post is about 786.5 km from Newlands by road.
How long does it take from Currys Post to Newlands? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Currys Post to Newlands 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 Currys Post to Newlands? +
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 Currys Post to Newlands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,316.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,322.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,466.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,478.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Currys Post to Newlands? +
Yes. There are 66 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
Currys Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Newlands
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 493.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 510.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 414.0 km
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About 155.2 km Difference: 631.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 632.0 km

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