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Distance from A20 Messina to 40

N A20 Messina → 40
Road distance
641.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / R101
A20 Messina to 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 641.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 42 min
Start point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 15 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
462 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,291.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,296.16
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,289.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,351.60
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,703.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,710.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,701.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,783.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,241.46
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,250.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,239.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,346.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
175° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
355° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.3454, 30.0269
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C A20 Messina Fair View Forecast → 21 °C 40 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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A20 Messina → 40
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Car
641.6 km
7 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
641.6 km
~9 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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641.6 km 7 hrs 42 min
Start A20 Messina
Finish 40
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  1. Directions from A20 Messina to 40 via N1 and N2
    National highway route N1N2
  2. Directions from A20 Messina to 40 via R101
    Provincial road route R101
  3. Head on Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road
    2.2 km
  7. Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    74.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  11. Go straight
    10.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    5.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    157.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  19. Continue left
    115.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  24. Turn right
    48.2 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    53.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  29. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right
    2.1 km
  31. Turn right
    1.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R492.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ 40 → A20 Messina A20 Messina to Johannesburg A20 Messina to Pretoria A20 Messina to Cape Town A20 Messina to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
321.4 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:44 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,681.74
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,822.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A20 Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint
321.4 km
Total: 641.6 km
Midpoint 321.4 km
641.6 km 7 hrs 42 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 641.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,283.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 321.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint -24.67032, 29.10864
End -26.82950, 30.43158
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Questions 9
How far is A20 Messina from 40? +
A20 Messina is about 641.6 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from A20 Messina to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A20 Messina to 40 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 A20 Messina to 40? +
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 A20 Messina to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,291.08 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,296.16 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,289.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,351.60 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A20 Messina to 40? +
Yes. There are 8 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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