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Distance from 217 to 161

N 217 → 161
Road distance
462.7 km
Highway dominant · N1
217 to 161 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 462.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
394.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 17 min
Start point
Simon Street
Return: 10 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
317 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R931.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R934.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R930.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R974.83
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,228.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,233.49
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,227.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,286.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,616.65
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,623.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,614.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,692.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.8315, 28.3062
End coords Destination point
-23.0448, 30.7145
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C 217 Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C 161 Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
217 → 161
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Car
462.7 km
5 hrs 17 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
462.7 km
~7 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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462.7 km 5 hrs 17 min
Start 217
Finish 161
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 217 to 161 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Head on Simon Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Woodlands Drive
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto De Villebois Mareuil Drive
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Garstfontein Road
    4.5 km
  7. Turn right onto January Masilela Drive
    1.0 km
  8. Go straight
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Atterbury Road
    1.5 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1 Toll: Polokwane
    0.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    146.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  14. Turn right
    100.5 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    4.0 km
  17. Turn right
    2.4 km
  18. Turn left
    1.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ 161 → 217 217 to Johannesburg 217 to Pretoria 217 to Cape Town 217 to Durban Johannesburg to 161 Pretoria to 161 Cape Town to 161
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.7 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 161
06:35 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,934.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,035.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 217 Start: Simon Street -25.83154, 28.30616
Midpoint
231.7 km
Total: 462.7 km
Midpoint 231.7 km
462.7 km 5 hrs 17 min
Destination 161 -23.04483, 30.71448

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 462.7 km
Return-cycle span 925.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83154, 28.30616
Midpoint -24.09184, 29.17502
End -23.04483, 30.71448
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Questions 9
How far is 217 from 161? +
217 is about 462.7 km from 161 by road.
How long does it take from 217 to 161? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 217 to 161 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 217 to 161? +
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 217 to 161? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R931.19 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R934.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R930.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R974.83 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 217 to 161? +
Yes. There are 29 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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