Luthuli to Vanderbijlpark

• Tolls

  Prepare for multiple toll gates on the N3.
• Traffic

  Avoid traveling on Sunday afternoons to miss heavy traffic.
• Fuel

  Fill up in Harrismith for better prices.
• Road Conditions

  Check for construction updates on the N3 website.
• Navigation

  Use GPS to navigate the R59 bypass.

• Van Reenen's Pass

  Drive slowly and use low gear on the descent.
• Trucks

  Keep a safe following distance from heavy vehicles.
• Visibility

  Use headlights during misty conditions in the Midlands.
• Security

  Lock doors while driving through urban areas.

• Is the N3 safe?
  Yes, it is a major national route with regular patrols.
• How long is the drive?
  Approximately 7 hours depending on traffic.
• Are there tolls?
  Yes, budget for toll fees on the N3.
• Best route?
  N3 to Heidelberg then R59 is the most direct.
• Is there a train?
  No practical passenger train service exists for this route.

• From Luthuli, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• To Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
• Modes

April to June for clear skies and manageable traffic.