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Distance from A12 Pisa to Richmond

A12 Pisa to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 797.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 35 min.

N A12 Pisa → Richmond
Road distance
797.8 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
739.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 35 min
Start point
Tower of Pisa Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
515 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,335.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,341.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,487.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,499.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,762.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,770.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,962.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,978.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,318.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,329.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,582.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,603.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
213° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
33° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9134, 28.2078
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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797.8 km 8 hrs 35 min
Start A12 Pisa
Finish Richmond
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Tower of Pisa Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Lotte World Tower Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Eiffel Tower Crescent
    0.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Big Ben Tower Street
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Big Ben Tower Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Midstream Ridge Drive
    0.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Midstream Ridge Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Midstream Ridge Drive
    1.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Brakfontein Road
    0.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Brakfontein Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Brakfontein Road
    0.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Brakfontein Road
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Brakfontein Road
    0.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Brakfontein Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Brakfontein Road
    2.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork
    738.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Richmond → A12 Pisa A12 Pisa to Johannesburg A12 Pisa to Pretoria A12 Pisa to Cape Town A12 Pisa to Durban Johannesburg to Richmond Pretoria to Richmond Cape Town to Richmond
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
399.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 17 min • 4 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
06:59 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,334.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,510.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A12 Pisa Start: Tower of Pisa Street -25.91336, 28.20780
Midpoint
399.4 km
Total: 797.8 km
Midpoint 399.4 km
797.8 km 8 hrs 35 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 797.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,595.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 399.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.91336, 28.20780
Midpoint -28.90078, 26.46959
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is A12 Pisa from Richmond? +
A12 Pisa is about 797.8 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from A12 Pisa to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A12 Pisa to Richmond 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 A12 Pisa to Richmond? +
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 A12 Pisa to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,335.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,341.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,487.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,499.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A12 Pisa to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 14 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Eiffel Tower Crescent
From A12 Pisa To Richmond
: Johannesburg
From A12 Pisa To Richmond
: Soweto
From A12 Pisa To Richmond
Kimberley
From A12 Pisa To Richmond
Bloemfontein
From A12 Pisa To Richmond
ern Bypass
From A12 Pisa To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
A12 Pisa, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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