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Distance from 72 to Nh50

N 72 → Nh50
Road distance
616.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 38 min
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
458 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,177.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,182.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,433.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,442.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,553.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,559.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,891.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,903.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,043.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,052.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,489.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,504.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8157, 30.4472
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
72 to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 616.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
72 → Nh50
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Car
616.5 km
7 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
616.5 km
~9 hrs 29 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
617 km
↑ 4 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 13 min
With airport
~3 hrs 13 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for 72 to Nh50.
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616.5 km 7 hrs 38 min
Start 72
Finish Nh50
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.6 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    48.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  10. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  13. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  14. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  15. Turn right
    89.2 km
  16. Turn right
    3.5 km
  17. Turn left
    1.7 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Nh50 → 72 72 to Johannesburg 72 to Pretoria 72 to Cape Town 72 to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
308.7 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
102.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:23 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,577.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,712.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 72 -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint
308.7 km
Total: 616.5 km
Midpoint 308.7 km
616.5 km 7 hrs 38 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 616.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,233.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 308.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81568, 30.44717
Midpoint -24.75852, 29.14468
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is 72 from Nh50? +
72 is about 616.5 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from 72 to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 72 to Nh50 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 72 to Nh50? +
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 72 to Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,177.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,182.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,433.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,442.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 72 to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
72, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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