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Distance from 6 to Somerset

6 to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 344.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 6 → Somerset
Road distance
344.5 km
M5 N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
300.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
258 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R576.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R579.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R642.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R647.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R760.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R764.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R847.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R854.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,001.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,006.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,115.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,124.45
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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
-26.0750, 27.9372
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

344.5 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start 6
Finish Somerset
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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
    16.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    4.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
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 -26.131, 27.938
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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Somerset → 6 6 to Johannesburg 6 to Pretoria 6 to Cape Town 6 to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.2 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:32 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,440.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,515.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 6 -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint
172.2 km
Total: 344.5 km
Midpoint 172.2 km
344.5 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 344.5 km
Return-cycle span 689.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.96935, 30.78369
Midpoint -26.47136, 29.33811
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is 6 from Somerset? +
6 is about 344.5 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from 6 to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 6 to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 6 to Somerset? +
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 Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R576.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R579.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R642.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R647.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 6 to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 25 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 Somerset
: Pretoria
From 6 To Somerset
Roodepoort
From 6 To Somerset
Western Bypass
From 6 To Somerset
: cliff
From 6 To Somerset
Honeydew
From 6 To Somerset

Route Locations

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

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