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Distance from 40 to 50

N 40 → 50
Road distance
312.8 km
40 to 50 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 312.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
End point
the fork
Return: 8 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
269 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R629.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R632.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R628.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R659.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R830.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R833.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R829.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R869.57
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,092.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,097.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,091.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,144.17
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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
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-25.4548, 31.6652
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C 40 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C 50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
40 → 50
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Car
312.8 km
4 hrs 29 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
312.8 km
~4 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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312.8 km 4 hrs 29 min
Start 40
Finish 50
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    42.0 km
  6. Turn left
    15.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left
    36.0 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnard Street
    0.2 km
  10. Continue left onto Barnard Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    62.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.9 km
  13. Turn left
    48.8 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    35.5 km
  15. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R95.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
Routes ↩ 50 → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to 50 Pretoria to 50 Cape Town to 50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
156.5 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 50
06:37 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,307.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R62.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,376.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
156.5 km
Total: 312.8 km
Midpoint 156.5 km
312.8 km 4 hrs 29 min
Destination 50 End: the fork -25.45482, 31.66523

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 312.8 km
Return-cycle span 625.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 156.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -25.97062, 30.56846
End -25.45482, 31.66523
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from 50? +
40 is about 312.8 km from 50 by road.
How long does it take from 40 to 50? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to 50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 40 to 50? +
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 40 to 50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R629.53 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R632.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R628.86 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R659.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to 50? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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