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Distance from 1 Helsinki to E 18

N 1 Helsinki → E 18
Road distance
696.8 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R70
1 Helsinki to E 18 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 696.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
487.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 49 min
Start point
Helsinki Crescent
End point
East
Return: 19 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
589 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,362.69
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,364.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,357.17
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,404.83
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,797.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,799.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,790.71
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,853.60
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,365.78
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,368.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,356.19
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,438.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0371, 27.9127
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C 1 Helsinki Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C E 18 Fair View Forecast →
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1 Helsinki → E 18
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Car
696.8 km
9 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
696.8 km
~10 hrs 43 min
65 km/h avg
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696.8 km 9 hrs 49 min
Start 1 Helsinki
Finish E 18
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  1. Directions from 1 Helsinki to E 18 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from 1 Helsinki to E 18 via R70
    Provincial road route R70
  3. Head on Helsinki Crescent
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Iceland Street
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Afghanistan Avenue
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto South Africa Drive
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Konifer
    1.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    8.3 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    217.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R70: Hennenman
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left
    96.0 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    34.6 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Go straight
    36.1 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    11.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  25. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  26. Go straight
    11.2 km
  27. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  28. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  29. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  30. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  34. Turn left
    0.6 km
  35. Continue right
    20.0 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  38. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  39. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  40. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  41. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    32.6 km
  44. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  45. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  46. Turn left onto Main Street
    1.6 km
  47. Turn left onto East
    0.2 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ E 18 → 1 Helsinki 1 Helsinki to Johannesburg 1 Helsinki to Pretoria 1 Helsinki to Cape Town 1 Helsinki to Durban Johannesburg to E 18 Pretoria to E 18 Cape Town to E 18
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Halfway point
348.9 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 18
06:55 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,912.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R139.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,066.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 Helsinki Start: Helsinki Crescent -26.03715, 27.91265
Midpoint
348.9 km
Total: 696.8 km
Midpoint 348.9 km
696.8 km 9 hrs 49 min
Destination E 18 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 696.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,393.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 348.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03715, 27.91265
Midpoint -28.66830, 27.41674
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is 1 Helsinki from E 18? +
1 Helsinki is about 696.8 km from E 18 by road.
How long does it take from 1 Helsinki to E 18? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 Helsinki to E 18 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 1 Helsinki to E 18? +
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 1 Helsinki to E 18? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,402.32 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,407.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,400.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,468.05 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 Helsinki to E 18? +
Yes. There are 13 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

Helsinki Crescent
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Konifer
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
: Bloemfontein
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Western Bypass
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
: Hennenman
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Senekal
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Mpilo Boulevard
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Main
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Construction Bypass
From 1 Helsinki To E 18
Main 1
From 1 Helsinki To E 18

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