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Distance from A 16 to Cota Calandula

A 16 to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,326.5 km in roughly 40 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 16 → Cota Calandula
Road distance
3,326.5 km
M81 N3 R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,538.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
110
Info Travel board
Travel time
40 hrs 46 min
End point
Cota-Calandula
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2446 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 20 planned rest stops
45 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,351.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,378.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,736.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,784.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,380.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,415.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R10,207.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R10,270.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R11,027.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R11,073.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R13,430.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R13,513.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6041, 28.8255
End coords Destination point
-9.2003, 16.0320
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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3,326.5 km 40 hrs 46 min
Start A 16
Finish Cota Calandula
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    89.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  26. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.7 km
  27. Turn slight left towards R564: Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  28. Go straight onto Witkoppen Road
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
    5.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Cedar Road
    2.9 km
  31. Turn left
    4.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Pelindaba Road
    20.5 km
  33. Continue left
    9.5 km
  34. Turn right
    10.2 km
  35. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  36. Merge slight right
    183.0 km
  37. Turn right
    49.0 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  39. Continue
    0.7 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  41. Continue
    0.2 km
  42. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left
    0.5 km
  44. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  45. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    10.0 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  47. Continue
    36.4 km
  48. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  49. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  50. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  51. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  52. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  54. Continue
    462.6 km
  55. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  56. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  57. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  58. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  59. Turn right
    387.5 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  61. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  62. Turn left
    96.1 km
  63. Turn right
    0.3 km
  64. Turn right
    55.0 km
  65. Turn right
    77.4 km
  66. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  67. Continue left
    13.9 km
  68. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  70. Continue
    339.8 km
  71. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  72. Continue
    175.1 km
  73. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  74. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  76. Continue
    3.9 km
  77. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  78. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  79. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  80. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  82. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  83. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  84. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  85. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  86. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  87. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  88. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  89. Continue
    0.0 km
  90. Go straight
    2.0 km
  91. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  92. Continue
    2.3 km
  93. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  94. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  95. Turn right
    116.0 km
  96. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  97. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  98. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  99. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  100. Continue
    0.2 km
  101. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  102. Continue
    0.2 km
  103. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  104. Go straight
    1.2 km
  105. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  106. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  107. Turn right
    1.6 km
  108. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  109. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  110. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R891.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 Blouvalk
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
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
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 ↩ Cota Calandula → A 16 A 16 to Johannesburg A 16 to Pretoria A 16 to Cape Town A 16 to Durban Johannesburg to Cota Calandula Pretoria to Cota Calandula Cape Town to Cota Calandula
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,666.5 km
Free State to Malanje
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 hrs 23 min • 20 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Malanje
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
239.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
553.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
179.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cota Calandula
07:00 – 18:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,904.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R66.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R665.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,636.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (105)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
16
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
8
Highway exits Deceleration zones
19
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
1,666.5 km
Total: 3,326.5 km
Midpoint 1,666.5 km
3,326.5 km 40 hrs 46 min
Destination Cota Calandula End: Cota-Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Malanje
One-way road span 3,326.5 km
Return-cycle span 6,653.0 km
Traversal time 40 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 110
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,666.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -21.16053, 18.77931
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is A 16 from Cota Calandula? +
A 16 is about 3,326.5 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 40 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Cota Calandula 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 A 16 to Cota Calandula? +
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 Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,351.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,378.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7,736.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7,784.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Cota Calandula? +
Yes. There are 27 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. 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 Cota Calandula
Harrismith
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
: Johannesburg
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
: Fourways
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
Lombe-Cota
From A 16 To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From A 16 To Cota Calandula

Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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