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Distance from Springs to Clairwood

Springs to Clairwood is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 548.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 28 min.

N Springs → Clairwood
Road distance
548.2 km
340.6 mi • 295.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
477.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 28 min
Return: 12 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,210.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,216.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,348.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,359.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,593.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,600.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,774.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,789.18
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 28 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 43 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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548.2 km 6 hrs 28 min
Start Springs
Finish Clairwood
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wit Road
    30.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.6 km
  14. Turn right onto South Coast Road towards Mobeni
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Sirdar Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue slight left onto Archary Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Horsham Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Houghton Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R1,351.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
274.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Springs → Clairwood
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Springs
Destination area Arrival
Clairwood
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Springs → Clairwood
Springs Origin postcode
Not available
Clairwood 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
255.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
271.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
175.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Clairwood → Springs
Springs ↔ Clairwood
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
274.5 km
Total: 548.2 km
Midpoint 274.5 km
548.2 km 6 hrs 28 min
Destination Clairwood -29.91278, 30.98472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 548.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,096.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 28 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 274.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -28.36724, 29.30877
End -29.91278, 30.98472
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Clairwood
2
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Clairwood
6
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Questions 9
How far is Springs from Clairwood? +
Springs is about 548.2 km from Clairwood by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Clairwood? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Clairwood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Clairwood? +
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 Springs to Clairwood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R917.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R922.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,022.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,030.57 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Clairwood? +
Yes. There are 22 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

: Villiers
From Springs To Clairwood
Harrismith
From Springs To Clairwood
Durban
From Springs To Clairwood
: Queensburgh
From Springs To Clairwood
Pinetown
From Springs To Clairwood
New Germany
From Springs To Clairwood
Mobeni
From Springs To Clairwood

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Clairwood
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: 255.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 271.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 175.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 309.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 393.0 km

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