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Distance from London to Vimy Ridge

London to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 431.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 24 min.

N London → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
431.2 km
268.0 mi • 232.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
328.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 24 min
Return: 10 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R721.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R725.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R804.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R810.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R952.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R957.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,061.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,069.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,253.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,259.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,396.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,407.47
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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431.2 km 5 hrs 24 min
Start London
Finish Vimy Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    116.3 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Germiston
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards Germiston
    0.2 km
  30. Go straight onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    0.5 km
  31. Turn left onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  32. Continue straight onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  33. Turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  34. Continue straight onto Johann Rissik Road
    0.9 km
  35. Turn left onto Victoria Street
    1.7 km
  36. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.2 km
  37. Continue slight left onto Joubert Street
    1.3 km
  38. Turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  39. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
London → Vimy Ridge
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
London
Destination area Arrival
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
London → Vimy Ridge
London Origin postcode
Not available
Vimy Ridge 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
138.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
154.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
58.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vimy Ridge → London
London ↔ Vimy Ridge
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London to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
215.6 km
Total: 431.2 km
Midpoint 215.6 km
431.2 km 5 hrs 24 min
Destination Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 431.2 km
Return-cycle span 862.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.72480, 30.08636
End -26.23004, 28.16714
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 Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is London from Vimy Ridge? +
London is about 431.2 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from London to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Vimy Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Vimy Ridge? +
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 London to Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R721.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R725.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R804.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R810.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 7 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Vimy Ridge
Schoemanskloof
From London To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From London To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, 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: 138.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 154.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 58.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 276.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 269.7 km

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