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Distance from 6 to Pholosi

N 6 → Pholosi
Road distance
366.3 km
N12 R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
304.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 31 min
End point
Pholosi
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
271 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R699.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R702.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R851.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R857.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R922.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R926.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,123.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,130.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,214.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,219.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,478.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,487.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
280° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
100° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.9694, 30.7837
End coords Destination point
-26.4546, 27.7684
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
6 to Pholosi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 366.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Start, destination and route line.

366.3 km 4 hrs 31 min
Start 6
Finish Pholosi
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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
    2.9 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
    199.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  13. Go straight onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Pholosi
    0.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Pholosi → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Pholosi Pretoria to Pholosi Cape Town to Pholosi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
183.1 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pholosi
06:38 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,531.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,611.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
183.1 km
Total: 366.3 km
Midpoint 183.1 km
366.3 km 4 hrs 31 min
Destination Pholosi End: Pholosi -26.45465, 27.76835

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 366.3 km
Return-cycle span 732.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 183.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.49009, 29.24102
End -26.45465, 27.76835
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Pholosi? +
6 is about 366.3 km from Pholosi by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Pholosi? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Pholosi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 to Pholosi? +
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 Pholosi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R699.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R702.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R851.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R857.07 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Pholosi? +
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 6 To Pholosi
: Randfontein
From 6 To Pholosi
Sebokeng
From 6 To Pholosi
Thwala
From 6 To Pholosi

Route Locations

Start area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng
Suburb: Johannesburg Ward 5
Road: Pholosi
Postal code: Not available

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