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Distance from A23 to Sheep Lane

A23 to Sheep Lane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A23 → Sheep Lane
Road distance
288.3 km
M54 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
249.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 47 min
End point
Sheep Lane
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
227 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R482.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R484.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R537.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R541.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R636.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R639.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R709.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R715.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R837.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R841.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R933.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R940.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
285° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
105° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6882, 30.5156
End coords Destination point
-26.1047, 28.0986
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

288.3 km 3 hrs 47 min
Start A23
Finish Sheep Lane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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 left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    195.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    16.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto London Road
    2.1 km
  16. Turn right onto 16th Avenue
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left onto Alfred Nzo Street
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto 12th Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Sheep Lane
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Sheep Lane → A23 A23 to Johannesburg A23 to Pretoria A23 to Cape Town A23 to Durban Johannesburg to Sheep Lane Pretoria to Sheep Lane Cape Town to Sheep Lane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.0 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sheep Lane
06:33 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,204.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,268.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A23 -26.68818, 30.51562
Midpoint
144.0 km
Total: 288.3 km
Midpoint 144.0 km
288.3 km 3 hrs 47 min
Destination Sheep Lane End: Sheep Lane -26.10466, 28.09855

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 288.3 km
Return-cycle span 576.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68818, 30.51562
Midpoint -26.49350, 29.28918
End -26.10466, 28.09855
Destination services

Available in Sheep Lane

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sheep Lane
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sheep Lane
6
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Questions 9
How far is A23 from Sheep Lane? +
A23 is about 288.3 km from Sheep Lane by road.
How long does it take from A23 to Sheep Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A23 to Sheep Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A23 to Sheep Lane? +
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 Sheep Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R482.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R537.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A23 to Sheep Lane? +
Yes. There are 23 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Durban
From A23 To Sheep Lane
Pretoria
From A23 To Sheep Lane
: Germiston
From A23 To Sheep Lane
: Alexandra
From A23 To Sheep Lane

Route Locations

Start area
A23, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sheep Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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