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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof

Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
292.6 km
181.8 mi • 157.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
262.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Return: 6 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R489.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R492.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R545.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R549.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R719.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R725.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R850.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R854.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R947.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R954.83
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.6 km 3 hrs 17 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish Schoemanskloof
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Destination
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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
    1.3 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Meyer Street
    1.7 km
  6. Continue slight right onto Johann Rissik Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    2.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Homestead Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Barbara Road
    1.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Ntemi Ncwane Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn right towards N12: Malahieni
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    116.4 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    49.7 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.2 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vimy Ridge → Schoemanskloof
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vimy Ridge → Schoemanskloof
Vimy Ridge Origin postcode
Not available
Schoemanskloof Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
16.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
0.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
138.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Schoemanskloof → Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ↔ Schoemanskloof
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
146.2 km
Total: 292.6 km
Midpoint 146.2 km
292.6 km 3 hrs 17 min
Destination Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 292.6 km
Return-cycle span 585.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -25.83310, 29.43975
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Schoemanskloof? +
Vimy Ridge is about 292.6 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof? +
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 Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R545.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R549.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Schoemanskloof? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Malahieni
From Vimy Ridge To Schoemanskloof
Benoni
From Vimy Ridge To Schoemanskloof
: Nelspruit
From Vimy Ridge To Schoemanskloof
Mashishing
From Vimy Ridge To Schoemanskloof

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Same province pair
About 276.4 km Difference: 16.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 0.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 138.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 131.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 54.0 km

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