Distance from 40 to N 5

N 40 → N 5

Road distance

326.9 km

N12 R28

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

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

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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

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 40

Finish N 5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.7 km
Take the ramp left

59.0 km
Turn right onto Kerk Street

1.6 km
Turn left onto Joubert Street

199.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

22.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

30.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein

0.7 km
Go straight onto Randfontein Road

8.8 km
Turn right onto Thwala

0.5 km
Turn left onto Thwala

0.8 km
Turn left onto Pholosi

0.3 km
Turn left onto North

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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 5 → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to N 5 Pretoria to N 5 Cape Town to N 5

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 5

06:38 – 17:31

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

58 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

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

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

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 5 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

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 40 from N 5? +

40 is about 326.9 km from N 5 by road.

How long does it take from 40 to N 5? +

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 5 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 40 to N 5? +

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 5? +

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 5? +

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 5

: Randfontein

From 40 To N 5

Sebokeng

From 40 To N 5

Thwala

From 40 To N 5

Pholosi

From 40 To N 5

Route Locations

Start area

40, Mpumalanga

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

N 5, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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