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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Bayhead

Vimy Ridge to Bayhead is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 557.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 27 min.

N Vimy Ridge → Bayhead
Road distance
557.2 km
346.2 mi • 300.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
492.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 27 min
Return: 12 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R932.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R937.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,039.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,047.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,230.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,236.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,370.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,382.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,619.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,626.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,803.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,818.45
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bayhead
18.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.8°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 18°
Rain chance Today's probability
10%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

557.2 km 6 hrs 27 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Bayhead
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  15. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    14.5 km
  16. Turn left onto South Coast Road
    1.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Eel Road
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Fish Eagle Road
    0.2 km
  19. Go straight onto Crane Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,479.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 29 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
279.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Bayhead
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Bayhead
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Bayhead
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Bayhead 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
264.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
280.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
184.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bayhead → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Bayhead
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
279.0 km
Total: 557.2 km
Midpoint 279.0 km
557.2 km 6 hrs 27 min
Destination Bayhead -29.89139, 30.99139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 557.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,114.3 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -28.34499, 29.28311
End -29.89139, 30.99139
Destination services

Available in Bayhead

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
  • PEP
    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Mr Price
    380 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • Woolworths
    344 Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street, Durban, 4001
  • PEP
    55 Gillespie Street, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    430 Peter Mokaba Ridge Road, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Minty's
    542 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Durban, 4001
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bayhead
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bayhead
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Bayhead
1
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Bayhead? +
Vimy Ridge is about 557.2 km from Bayhead by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Bayhead? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Bayhead 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 Vimy Ridge to Bayhead? +
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 Vimy Ridge to Bayhead? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R932.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R937.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,039.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,047.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Bayhead? +
Yes. There are 29 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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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Vimy Ridge To Bayhead
: Queensburgh
From Vimy Ridge To Bayhead
Pinetown
From Vimy Ridge To Bayhead
New Germany
From Vimy Ridge To Bayhead

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bayhead
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: 264.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 280.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 184.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 318.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 402.0 km

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