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Distance from 1049 to Alberton

1049 to Alberton is a practical regional trip, covering about 136.7 km in roughly 1 hr 32 min.

N 1049 → Alberton
Road distance
136.7 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
119.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 32 min
End point
Voortrekker Road
Return: 3 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
92 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R260.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R262.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R317.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R319.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R344.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R345.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R419.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R421.96
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R453.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R454.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R551.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R555.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-26.2670, 28.1221
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

136.7 km 92 min
Start 1049
Finish Alberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    122.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    2.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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 -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
22.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alberton
06:36 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R571.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R27.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R601.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
68.3 km
Total: 136.7 km
Midpoint 68.3 km
136.7 km 92 min
Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 136.7 km
Return-cycle span 273.4 km
Traversal time 92 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 11.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -26.09717, 28.65901
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is 1049 from Alberton? +
1049 is about 136.7 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 92 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Alberton? +
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 1049 to Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R260.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R262.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R317.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R319.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Alberton? +
Yes. There are 8 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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