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Distance from 40 to A20 Messina

N 40 → A20 Messina
Road distance
641.5 km
40 to A20 Messina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 641.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 42 min
End point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
462 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,290.88
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,295.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,289.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,351.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,703.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,709.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,701.42
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,783.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,241.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,249.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,238.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,346.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
355° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
175° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-22.3454, 30.0269
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 19 °C 40 Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C A20 Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
40 → A20 Messina
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Car
641.5 km
7 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
641.5 km
~9 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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641.5 km 7 hrs 42 min
Start 40
Finish A20 Messina
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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
    53.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    48.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  13. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  14. Merge slight right
    157.6 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    5.0 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    10.8 km
  19. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  21. Continue straight
    72.8 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Musina
    0.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Old National Road
    2.5 km
  24. Turn left
    0.7 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R492.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 8 toll points from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ A20 Messina → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to A20 Messina Pretoria to A20 Messina Cape Town to A20 Messina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.4 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A20 Messina
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,681.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,822.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
321.4 km
Total: 641.5 km
Midpoint 321.4 km
641.5 km 7 hrs 42 min
Destination A20 Messina End: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 641.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,282.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -24.66914, 29.10834
End -22.34535, 30.02685
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from A20 Messina? +
40 is about 641.5 km from A20 Messina by road.
How long does it take from 40 to A20 Messina? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to A20 Messina 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 40 to A20 Messina? +
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 A20 Messina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,290.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,295.97 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,289.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,351.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to A20 Messina? +
Yes. There are 8 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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