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Distance from 96 to Ultra City

N 96 → Ultra City
Road distance
171.2 km
Provincial mix · R523
96 to Ultra City is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
112.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 34 min
Return: 5 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
154 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R344.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R345.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R344.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R360.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R454.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R456.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R454.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R475.98
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R598.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R600.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R597.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R626.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
322° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
142° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-22.2356, 29.9825
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C 96 Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Ultra City Clear Sky View Forecast →
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96 → Ultra City
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Car
171.2 km
2 hrs 34 min
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Two-wheeler
171.2 km
~2 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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171.2 km 2 hrs 34 min
Start 96
Finish Ultra City
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  1. Directions from 96 to Ultra City via R523
    Provincial road route R523
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    3.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    12.0 km
  7. Turn left
    6.2 km
  8. Turn right
    4.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto R523
    62.4 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    82.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Ultra City → 96 96 to Johannesburg 96 to Pretoria 96 to Cape Town 96 to Durban Johannesburg to Ultra City Pretoria to Ultra City Cape Town to Ultra City
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.7 km
Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ultra City
06:33 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R715.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R753.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 96 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
85.7 km
Total: 171.2 km
Midpoint 85.7 km
171.2 km 2 hrs 34 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo
One-way road span 171.2 km
Return-cycle span 342.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -22.89924, 29.94673
End -22.23561, 29.98249
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How far is 96 from Ultra City? +
96 is about 171.2 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from 96 to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 96 to Ultra City in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 96 to Ultra City? +
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 96 to Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R344.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R345.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R344.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R360.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 96 to Ultra City? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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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