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Distance from 6 to 50

N 6 → 50
Road distance
261.7 km
6 to 50 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 261.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
End point
the fork
Return: 9 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.1 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
R526.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R528.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R526.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R551.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R694.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R697.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R694.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R727.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R914.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R918.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R913.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R957.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
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 13 °C 6 Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C 50 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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6 → 50
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261.7 km
4 hrs 39 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
261.7 km
~4 hrs 19 min
61 km/h avg
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261.7 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start 6
Finish 50
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.1 km
  3. Turn right
    0.1 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right
    1.1 km
  8. Continue left
    0.7 km
  9. Turn right
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    1.3 km
  13. Turn left
    16.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    47.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    11.8 km
  17. Turn left
    6.1 km
  18. Turn left
    4.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.4 km
  20. Turn right onto King Sobhuza II Road
    0.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Parliament Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Parliament Road
    1.9 km
  23. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  24. Merge slight right
    29.6 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards MR1: Motjane
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto King Mswati II Highway
    88.7 km
  27. Continue straight
    29.6 km
  28. Turn right
    13.5 km
  29. Turn left
    0.7 km
  30. Turn right
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left
    0.3 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 50 → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to 50 Pretoria to 50 Cape Town to 50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.0 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ 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
R1,094.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,151.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
131.0 km
Total: 261.7 km
Midpoint 131.0 km
261.7 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination 50 End: the fork -25.45482, 31.66523

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 261.7 km
Return-cycle span 523.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 12.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.23436, 31.07634
End -25.45482, 31.66523
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from 50? +
6 is about 261.7 km from 50 by road.
How long does it take from 6 to 50? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to 50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 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 6 to 50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R526.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R528.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R526.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to 50? +
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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