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Distance from E420 to Vrede

E420 to Vrede is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 203.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 33 min.

N E420 → Vrede
Road distance
203.7 km
126.6 mi • 110.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
177.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 33 min
Return: 5 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R340.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R342.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R379.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R382.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R449.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R451.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R501.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R505.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 33 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 48 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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203.7 km 2 hrs 33 min
Start E420
Finish Vrede
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harrison Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left
    13.2 km
  16. Turn right
    14.9 km
  17. Turn left
    13.6 km
  18. Go straight
    1.8 km
  19. Turn right
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  22. Go straight onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Der Lingen Street
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 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.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
102.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 16 min • 1 hr 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
E420 → Vrede
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
E420, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Vrede
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
E420 → Vrede
E420 Origin postcode
Not available
Vrede Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
72.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
42.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
49.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vrede → E420
E420 ↔ Vrede
E420 to Johannesburg Related trip
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E420 to Pretoria Related trip
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E420 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E420 -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint
102.0 km
Total: 203.7 km
Midpoint 102.0 km
203.7 km 2 hrs 33 min
Destination Vrede -27.42647, 29.16371

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 203.7 km
Return-cycle span 407.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 11.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 102.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint -26.87969, 28.50949
End -27.42647, 29.16371
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Vrede
1
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Questions 9
How far is E420 from Vrede? +
E420 is about 203.7 km from Vrede by road.
How long does it take from E420 to Vrede? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E420 to Vrede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E420 to Vrede? +
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 E420 to Vrede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R340.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R342.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R379.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R382.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E420 to Vrede? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Mooistraat
From E420 To Vrede
Durban
From E420 To Vrede
Kimberley
From E420 To Vrede
ern Bypass
From E420 To Vrede
: Frankfort
From E420 To Vrede

Route Locations

Start area
E420, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vrede
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 72.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 42.2 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 49.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 89.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 103.5 km

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