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Distance from 1 M1 to Sunnyside

N 1 M1 → Sunnyside
Road distance
49.2 km
M1 M30 M5 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
41.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R93.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R94.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R114.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R115.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R123.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R124.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R150.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R151.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R163.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R163.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R198.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R199.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
19° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
199° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1095, 28.0765
End coords Destination point
-25.7575, 28.2122
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1 M1 to Sunnyside is a practical regional trip, covering about 49.2 km in roughly 38 min.

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49.2 km 38 min
Start 1 M1
Finish Sunnyside
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Corlett Drive
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Corlett Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards M1: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    10.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    0.9 km
  11. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Sunnyside
    0.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Elandspoort Avenue
    1.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Steve Biko Road
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Kotze Street
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Jorissen Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Johnston Street
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Jorissen Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sunnyside → 1 M1 1 M1 to Johannesburg 1 M1 to Pretoria 1 M1 to Cape Town 1 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Sunnyside Pretoria to Sunnyside Cape Town to Sunnyside
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
24.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sunnyside
06:35 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R205.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.98
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R216.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 M1 -26.10955, 28.07652
Midpoint
24.7 km
Total: 49.2 km
Midpoint 24.7 km
49.2 km 38 min
Destination Sunnyside -25.75750, 28.21222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 49.2 km
Return-cycle span 98.4 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 42.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 24.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10955, 28.07652
Midpoint -25.94089, 28.13912
End -25.75750, 28.21222
Destination services

Available in Sunnyside

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
  • PEP
    Esselen Road, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Steve Biko Road, Pretoria, 0083, Gauteng
  • Bathu Pretoria
    387 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Schoeman Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • PEP
    277 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Sunnyside
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Sunnyside
3
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sunnyside
6
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is 1 M1 from Sunnyside? +
1 M1 is about 49.2 km from Sunnyside by road.
How long does it take from 1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 M1 to Sunnyside in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
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 M1 to Sunnyside? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R93.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R94.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R114.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R115.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 M1 to Sunnyside? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From 1 M1 To Sunnyside
: Sunnyside
From 1 M1 To Sunnyside
Gezina
From 1 M1 To Sunnyside
Annlin
From 1 M1 To Sunnyside

Route Locations

Start area
1 M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sunnyside
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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