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Distance from 6 to Alexandra

6 to Alexandra is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 322.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 4 min.

N 6 → Alexandra
Road distance
322.4 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
283.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 4 min
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
244 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R539.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R542.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R601.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R606.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R712.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R715.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R793.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R799.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R937.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R941.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,043.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,052.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
289° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
109° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-26.1044, 28.0989
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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322.4 km 4 hrs 4 min
Start 6
Finish Alexandra
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    0.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left
    36.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    195.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    16.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  16. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alexandra → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Alexandra Pretoria to Alexandra Cape Town to Alexandra
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alexandra
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,347.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,418.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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
161.1 km
Total: 322.4 km
Midpoint 161.1 km
322.4 km 4 hrs 4 min
Destination Alexandra End: Sheep Lane -26.10444, 28.09889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 322.4 km
Return-cycle span 644.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.45044, 29.44293
End -26.10444, 28.09889
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Alexandra
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Alexandra
6
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Alexandra? +
6 is about 322.4 km from Alexandra by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Alexandra? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Alexandra in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 to Alexandra? +
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 Alexandra? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R539.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R542.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R601.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R606.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Alexandra? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From 6 To Alexandra
Pretoria
From 6 To Alexandra
: Germiston
From 6 To Alexandra
: Alexandra
From 6 To Alexandra
Sheep Lane
From 6 To Alexandra

Route Locations

Start area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alexandra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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