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Distance from Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State

Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State is a practical regional trip, covering about 72.2 km in roughly 51 min.

N Alberton → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Road distance
72.2 km
44.8 mi • 39.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R120.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R121.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R134.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R135.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R159.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R160.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R177.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R178.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R209.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R210.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R233.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R235.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
51 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 6 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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72.2 km 51 min
Start Alberton
Finish Shell Select 1947 Free State
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  1. Head on Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.2 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  4. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Alberton Boulevard
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto Swartkoppies Road
    3.4 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards R59: Vereeniging
    0.8 km
  8. Merge slight right
    66.3 km
  9. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Turn sharp right
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  13. You have arrived at your destination
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Halfway point
36.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Alberton → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Alberton
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 1947 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Alberton → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Alberton Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 1947 Free State Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
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18.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
18.3 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
28.1 km
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Alberton ↔ Shell Select 1947 Free State
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Alberton -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint
36.2 km
Total: 72.2 km
Midpoint 36.2 km
72.2 km 51 min
Destination Shell Select 1947 Free State -26.79851, 27.80841

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 72.2 km
Return-cycle span 144.3 km
Traversal time 51 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 18.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26699, 28.12205
Midpoint -26.56226, 27.99875
End -26.79851, 27.80841
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How far is Alberton from Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
Alberton is about 72.2 km from Shell Select 1947 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
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 Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R120.78 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R121.35 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R134.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R135.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Alberton to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Alberton Boulevard
From Alberton To Shell Select 1947 Free State
: Vereeniging
From Alberton To Shell Select 1947 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 1947 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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