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Distance from A 16 to Charles De Gaulle

A 16 to Charles De Gaulle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 366.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 16 → Charles De Gaulle
Road distance
366.8 km
M19 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
309.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 26 min
End point
Charles de Gaulle Crescent
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
266 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R613.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R616.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R683.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R689.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R810.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R813.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R902.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R909.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,065.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,070.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,187.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,197.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
348° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
168° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6041, 28.8255
End coords Destination point
-25.8803, 28.1983
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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366.8 km 4 hrs 26 min
Start A 16
Finish Charles De Gaulle
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    29.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19: Centurion
    0.6 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards M19
    0.1 km
  32. Go straight onto John Vorster Drive
    1.6 km
  33. Turn right onto Marco Polo Street
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles de Gaulle Crescent
    0.3 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Charles De Gaulle → A 16 A 16 to Johannesburg A 16 to Pretoria A 16 to Cape Town A 16 to Durban Johannesburg to Charles De Gaulle Pretoria to Charles De Gaulle Cape Town to Charles De Gaulle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
183.8 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
61.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Charles De Gaulle
06:32 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,533.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,613.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
183.8 km
Total: 366.8 km
Midpoint 183.8 km
366.8 km 4 hrs 26 min
Destination Charles De Gaulle End: Charles de Gaulle Crescent -25.88032, 28.19825

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 366.8 km
Return-cycle span 733.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 183.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -27.25928, 28.75285
End -25.88032, 28.19825
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Charles De Gaulle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Charles De Gaulle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Charles De Gaulle
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Charles De Gaulle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Charles De Gaulle
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Charles De Gaulle
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 9
How far is A 16 from Charles De Gaulle? +
A 16 is about 366.8 km from Charles De Gaulle by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Charles De Gaulle? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Charles De Gaulle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 16 to Charles De Gaulle? +
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 A 16 to Charles De Gaulle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R613.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R616.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R683.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R689.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Charles De Gaulle? +
Yes. There are 24 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

Wilgepark
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
Harrismith
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
: Johannesburg
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
: Pretoria
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
Polokwane
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
Krugersdorp
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
: Centurion
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle Crescent
From A 16 To Charles De Gaulle

Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Charles De Gaulle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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