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Distance from 50 to 6

N 50 → 6
Road distance
270.0 km
50 to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 270.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Return: 9 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
58.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R543.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R545.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R542.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R568.77
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R716.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R719.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R716.10
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R750.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R943.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R946.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R942.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R987.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4548, 31.6652
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C 50 Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C 6 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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50 → 6
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270.0 km
4 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
270.0 km
~4 hrs 18 min
63 km/h avg
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270.0 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start 50
Finish 6
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Destination
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  1. Start your journey
    0.6 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp right
    12.3 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    40.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto King Mswati II Highway
    86.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto King Mswati II Highway
    2.2 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    29.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards D38: Lobamba
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Parliament Road
    2.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto King Sobhuza II Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto King Sobhuza II Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left
    1.3 km
  16. Continue
    4.0 km
  17. Turn right
    6.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    11.9 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    53.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    8.8 km
  22. Turn right
    3.8 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left
    0.8 km
  26. Turn right
    0.6 km
  27. Turn left
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left
    2.1 km
  29. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 6 → 50 50 to Johannesburg 50 to Pretoria 50 to Cape Town 50 to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.1 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:43 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,128.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,187.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 50 -25.45482, 31.66523
Midpoint
135.1 km
Total: 270.0 km
Midpoint 135.1 km
270.0 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 270.0 km
Return-cycle span 540.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 11.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.45482, 31.66523
Midpoint -26.18979, 31.08027
End -26.96935, 30.78369
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Questions 9
How far is 50 from 6? +
50 is about 270.0 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from 50 to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 50 to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 50 to 6? +
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 50 to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R543.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R545.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R542.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R568.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 50 to 6? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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