Distance from Ancona to Somerset

N Ancona → Somerset

Road distance

291.5 km

Highway dominant · M5 / N1

Ancona to Somerset is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

226.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.29×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 35 min

Return: 7 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

215 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R586.52

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R588.82

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

38° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

218° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.6839, 26.5420

End coords Destination point

-26.0750, 27.9372

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 7 °C Ancona Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Somerset Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ancona → Somerset

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Car

291.5 km

3 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

291.5 km

~4 hrs 29 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 160 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT → HLA (46 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ancona

Finish Somerset

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ancona to Somerset via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Ancona to Somerset via M5

Metro arterial route M5
Start your journey

0.3 km
Turn left

9.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kildare Street

0.2 km
Continue slight right onto Caledon Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Buffalo Road

1.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

12.5 km
Turn slight left towards Van Der Vyver Street

0.7 km
Go straight onto Van der Vyver Street

1.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue

0.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Athea Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Athea Road

10.4 km
Turn slight left

0.2 km
Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

47.2 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

177.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass

18.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff

0.4 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

4.1 km
Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 13

Known total R348.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

146.0 km

Free State to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

48.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

77.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:53 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 5 min

SunriseDawn break

06:53

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,218.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.83

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R58.29

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,282.39

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Ancona -27.68393, 26.54200

Midpoint

146.0 km

Total: 291.5 km

Midpoint 146.0 km

291.5 km 3 hrs 35 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Gauteng

One-way road span 291.5 km

Return-cycle span 582.9 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.68393, 26.54200

Midpoint -27.24700, 27.49481

End -26.07500, 27.93722

Route support

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How far is Ancona from Somerset? +

Ancona is about 291.5 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from Ancona to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ancona to Somerset in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Ancona to Somerset? +

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 Ancona to Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R586.52 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R588.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R585.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R614.01 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ancona to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 13 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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