South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from 1 N5 to London

N 1 N5 → London
Road distance
648.3 km
Provincial mix · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36 / R37 / R42
1 N5 to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 648.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 40 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
467.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 40 min
Return: 17 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
520 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,267.78
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,269.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,262.65
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,306.99
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,672.77
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,674.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,665.99
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,724.50
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,201.01
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,203.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,192.10
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,269.09
See more fuel details from 1 N5 to London
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2319, 28.3129
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
—
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 6 °C 1 N5 Fair View Forecast → 14 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
1 N5 → London
🚗
Car
648.3 km
8 hrs 40 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
648.3 km
~9 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
London
Opens in new tab
✈ Drive + Fly
Drive + Flight
461 km flight
~7 hrs 8 min
🚗 219 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → ELS (55 min)
↑ 1 hr 31 min faster than driving · Search →
Places along your journey

Places from 1 N5 to London

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

29 places Submit a place
› › › ›
🏨

No accommodation listed along this route yet

Know a hotel, guest house, lodge or B&B along the 1 N5–London route? Help other travellers by submitting it.

Submit accommodation Search Booking.com →
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

648.3 km 521 min
Start 1 N5
Finish London
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Directions from 1 N5 to London via N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N3N12N4
  2. Directions from 1 N5 to London via R42 and R36 and R37
    Provincial road routes R42R36R37
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Muller Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    116.9 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    46.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.8 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto 4th Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Go straight onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right onto 2nd Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  19. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right
    85.1 km
  21. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  25. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    0.3 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.8 km
  32. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  33. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  34. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  35. Turn left
    2.3 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  37. Continue
    41.0 km
  38. Turn left
    30.8 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    0.7 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  42. Continue
    0.4 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    2.3 km
  45. Turn right
    0.9 km
  46. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  47. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  48. Turn right
    0.1 km
  49. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Routes ↩ London → 1 N5 1 N5 to Johannesburg 1 N5 to Pretoria 1 N5 to Cape Town 1 N5 to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
324.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:32 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,709.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,852.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (47)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1 N5 -28.23188, 28.31290
Midpoint
324.5 km
Total: 648.3 km
Midpoint 324.5 km
648.3 km 521 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 648.3 km
Return-cycle span 1296.6 km
Traversal time 521 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 324.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23188, 28.31290
Midpoint -26.00325, 29.11380
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is 1 N5 from London? +
1 N5 is about 648.3 km from London by road.
How long does it take from 1 N5 to London? +
The drive usually takes about 521 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1 N5 to London 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 N5 to London? +
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 N5 to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,267.78 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,269.18 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,262.65 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,306.99 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1 N5 to London? +
Yes. There are 11 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.