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Distance from Arusha to 6

Arusha to 6 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Arusha → 6
Road distance
294.3 km
N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 54 min
Start point
Arusha Avenue
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
234 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R562.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R564.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R684.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R688.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R741.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R744.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R903.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R908.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R975.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R979.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,188.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,195.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
113° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
293° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0978, 28.4406
End coords Destination point
-26.9694, 30.7837
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.3 km 3 hrs 54 min
Start Arusha
Finish 6
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Arusha Avenue
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Cotonou Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Kilimanjaro Road
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Kilimanjaro Road
    1.3 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Road
    0.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Aloe Road
    3.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Durandt Road
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Paul Kruger Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kingsway Road
    11.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Paul Kruger Road
    1.9 km
  12. Turn left onto 4th Avenue
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Boksburg Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto 3rd Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn slight left onto 1st Avenue
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Ermelo Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Wit Road
    2.8 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Secunda
    0.9 km
  19. Merge slight right
    164.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    96.2 km
  23. Turn right
    1.0 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left
    2.9 km
  26. Turn sharp left
    1.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R221.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ 6 → Arusha Arusha to Johannesburg Arusha to Pretoria Arusha to Cape Town Arusha to Durban Johannesburg to 6 Pretoria to 6 Cape Town to 6
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6
06:25 – 17:20
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,230.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,295.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Arusha Start: Arusha Avenue -26.09780, 28.44062
Midpoint
147.1 km
Total: 294.3 km
Midpoint 147.1 km
294.3 km 3 hrs 54 min
Destination 6 -26.96935, 30.78369

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 294.3 km
Return-cycle span 588.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09780, 28.44062
Midpoint -26.48251, 29.56521
End -26.96935, 30.78369
Destination services

Available in 6

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6
1
  • Shell
    35 Kerk Street, 2380, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around 6
5
  • Pick n Pay
    Piet Retief, 2380, Gauteng
  • Quickshop
    17 Church Street, Piet Retief
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Church Street, Piet Retief, 2330, Gauteng
  • Boxer
    10 A Zuidend Street, Piet Retief, 2380, Mpumalanga
  • Bonjour
    Church Street, Piet Retief, 2380
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Questions 9
How far is Arusha from 6? +
Arusha is about 294.3 km from 6 by road.
How long does it take from Arusha to 6? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Arusha to 6 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Arusha to 6? +
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 Arusha to 6? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R562.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R684.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R688.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Arusha to 6? +
Yes. There are 5 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

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From Arusha To 6

Route Locations

Start area
Arusha, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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