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Distance from Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge

Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 336.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Tathan Way → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
336.6 km
209.2 mi • 181.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
301.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Return: 8 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R627.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R632.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R743.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R746.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R828.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R978.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R982.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,089.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,098.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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336.6 km 4 hrs 6 min
Start Tathan Way
Finish Vimy Ridge
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tathan Way
    0.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    64.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  5. Turn right
    2.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  13. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Black Reef Road
    0.9 km
  20. Go straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R712.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
168.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tathan Way → Vimy Ridge
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tathan Way → Vimy Ridge
Tathan Way Origin postcode
Not available
Vimy Ridge Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
43.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
60.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
98.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vimy Ridge → Tathan Way
Tathan Way ↔ Vimy Ridge
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tathan Way -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint
168.6 km
Total: 336.6 km
Midpoint 168.6 km
336.6 km 4 hrs 6 min
Destination Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 336.6 km
Return-cycle span 673.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 168.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.72626, 29.34803
Midpoint -27.53961, 28.83556
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 Tathan Way from Vimy Ridge? +
Tathan Way is about 336.6 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tathan Way 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 Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R563.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R566.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R627.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R632.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tathan Way to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There are 13 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

Wilgepark
From Tathan Way To Vimy Ridge
Harrismith
From Tathan Way To Vimy Ridge
: Johannesburg
From Tathan Way To Vimy Ridge
: Germiston
From Tathan Way To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Tathan Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 43.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 60.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 98.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 35.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 181.4 km

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