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Distance from 40 to N 248

N 40 → N 248
Road distance
326.9 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R28
40 to N 248 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 326.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 56 min
End point
North
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
236 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R624.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R626.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R760.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R764.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R823.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R826.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,002.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,009.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,083.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,088.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,319.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,327.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
278° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
98° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-26.4537, 27.7674
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 8 °C 40 Cloudy View Forecast → 9 °C N 248 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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40 → N 248
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Car
326.9 km
3 hrs 56 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
326.9 km
~5 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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327 km
~39 min
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326.9 km 3 hrs 56 min
Start 40
Finish N 248
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Directions from 40 to N 248 via N12
National highway N12
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Directions from 40 to N 248 via R28
Provincial road route R28
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    1.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  10. Go straight onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.8 km
  13. Turn left onto Pholosi
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto North
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 28
Known total R573.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ N 248 → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to N 248 Pretoria to N 248 Cape Town to N 248
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
163.4 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at N 248
06:42 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,366.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,438.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
163.4 km
Total: 326.9 km
Midpoint 163.4 km
326.9 km 3 hrs 56 min
Destination N 248 End: North -26.45371, 27.76742

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 326.9 km
Return-cycle span 653.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 163.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -26.42499, 29.06472
End -26.45371, 27.76742
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from N 248? +
40 is about 326.9 km from N 248 by road.
How long does it take from 40 to N 248? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to N 248 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 40 to N 248? +
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 N 248? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R624.11 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R626.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R760.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to N 248? +
Yes. There are 28 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 40 To N 248
: Randfontein
From 40 To N 248
Sebokeng
From 40 To N 248
Thwala
From 40 To N 248
Pholosi
From 40 To N 248

Route Locations

Start area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
N 248, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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