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Distance from A23 to O 21

N A23 → O 21
Road distance
622.4 km
A23 to O 21 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 622.4 km in roughly 8 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
406.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs
Return: 16 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
480 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,252.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,257.48
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,251.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,311.26
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,652.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,659.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,650.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,730.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,174.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,183.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,172.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,276.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6882, 30.5156
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 5 °C A23 Fair View Forecast → 11 °C O 21 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A23 → O 21
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Car
622.4 km
8 hrs
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
622.4 km
~9 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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622.4 km 8 hrs 0 min
Start A23
Finish O 21
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.7 km
  2. Turn left
    3.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    3.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    50.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    48.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  16. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  18. Turn right
    89.2 km
  19. Turn right
    3.5 km
  20. Turn left
    1.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.0 km
  27. Turn left
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
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
Routes ↩ O 21 → A23 A23 to Johannesburg A23 to Pretoria A23 to Cape Town A23 to Durban Johannesburg to O 21 Pretoria to O 21 Cape Town to O 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
311.7 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 0 min • 4 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 21
06:33 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,601.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R124.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,738.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A23 -26.68818, 30.51562
Midpoint
311.7 km
Total: 622.4 km
Midpoint 311.7 km
622.4 km 8 hrs 0 min
Destination O 21 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 622.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,244.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 311.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68818, 30.51562
Midpoint -24.78292, 29.15515
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is A23 from O 21? +
A23 is about 622.4 km from O 21 by road.
How long does it take from A23 to O 21? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A23 to O 21 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 A23 to O 21? +
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 A23 to O 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,252.55 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,257.48 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,251.21 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,311.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A23 to O 21? +
Yes. There are 7 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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