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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Berea

Vimy Ridge to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 964.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Berea
Road distance
964.6 km
599.4 mi • 520.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
752.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 49 min
Return: 21 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,614.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,622.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,798.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,813.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,130.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,140.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,373.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,392.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,803.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,816.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,123.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,148.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Berea
14.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.2°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 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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964.6 km 10 hrs 49 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Berea
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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. At the end of the road, turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    173.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    2.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M4 - Magalies Toll Route. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
483.1 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Berea
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Berea, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Berea
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Berea Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
671.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
592.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
688.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Berea → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Berea
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
483.1 km
Total: 964.6 km
Midpoint 483.1 km
964.6 km 10 hrs 49 min
Destination Berea -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 964.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,929.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 483.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -29.73745, 26.19685
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

Available in Berea

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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 Berea
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Banza Bay Road, East London, 5205, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Berea
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Berea
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea
2
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Berea? +
Vimy Ridge is about 964.6 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Berea 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 Berea? +
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 Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,614.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,622.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,798.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,813.43 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Berea? +
Yes. There are 14 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. 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

: Durban
From Vimy Ridge To Berea
Kimberley
From Vimy Ridge To Berea
ern Bypass
From Vimy Ridge To Berea
: Aliwal
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London
From Vimy Ridge To Berea
Mangaung
From Vimy Ridge To Berea
Expressway
From Vimy Ridge To Berea

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea, Eastern Cape
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: 671.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 592.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 688.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 726.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 786.1 km

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