Distance from Aachen to S20

N Aachen → S20

Road distance

275.5 km

Highway dominant · N3 / N5

Aachen to S20 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

226.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 13 min

Start point

Aachen Road

Return: 8 hrs 26 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

253 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

65.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R554.49

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R556.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

187° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

7° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.4751, 29.1079

End coords Destination point

-28.5013, 28.8401

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 12 °C Aachen Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C S20 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Aachen → S20

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Car

275.5 km

4 hrs 13 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

275.5 km

~4 hrs 14 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Aachen to S20

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Convenience store Soon after Aachen

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Aachen

Finish S20

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Aachen to S20 via N3 and N5

National highway route N3N5
Head on Aachen Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Stellenbosch Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Elias Motswaledi Street

0.6 km
Turn left

54.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.2 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive

2.7 km
Turn left onto Handel Street

0.4 km
Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive

2.3 km
Turn right onto George Street

56.2 km
Continue straight

13.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

40.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N3: Warden

1.1 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right

58.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith

0.0 km
Turn right

4.9 km
Turn left

8.5 km
Go straight

25.8 km
Turn left

4.6 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Turn left

0.5 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N3

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N3 N3 N3 N3

Routes ↩ S20 → Aachen Aachen to Johannesburg Aachen to Pretoria Aachen to Cape Town Aachen to Durban Johannesburg to S20 Pretoria to S20 Cape Town to S20

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

138.1 km

Mpumalanga to Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mpumalanga to Free State

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

45.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at S20

06:54 – 17:14

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:04

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:54

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,151.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R55.11

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,212.37

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Aachen Start: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786

Midpoint

138.1 km

Total: 275.5 km

Midpoint 138.1 km

275.5 km 4 hrs 13 min

Destination S20 -28.50133, 28.84009

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Mpumalanga to Free State

One-way road span 275.5 km

Return-cycle span 551.1 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 138.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786

Midpoint -27.50590, 29.00583

End -28.50133, 28.84009

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Aachen from S20? +

Aachen is about 275.5 km from S20 by road.

How long does it take from Aachen to S20? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Aachen to S20 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Aachen to S20? +

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 Aachen to S20? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R554.49 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R556.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R553.90 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R580.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Aachen to S20? +

No tollgates are 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

: Warden

From Aachen To S20

Harrismith

From Aachen To S20

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