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Distance from Bank Lane to A51

Bank Lane to A51 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 303.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bank Lane → A51
Road distance
303.6 km
N11
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
256.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 5 min
Start point
Bank Lane
End point
the fork
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
245 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R508.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R510.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R566.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R570.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R670.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R673.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R746.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R752.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R882.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R886.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R982.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R990.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7467, 28.1889
End coords Destination point
-26.6836, 30.5431
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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303.6 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start Bank Lane
Finish A51
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  5. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  7. Go straight
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    129.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right
    41.3 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    50.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  14. Turn right
    56.4 km
  15. Turn right
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  17. Turn left
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  22. Turn right
    0.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.9 km
  27. Turn right
    0.9 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R346.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ A51 → Bank Lane Bank Lane to Johannesburg Bank Lane to Pretoria Bank Lane to Cape Town Bank Lane to Durban Johannesburg to A51 Pretoria to A51 Cape Town to A51
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A51
06:25 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,268.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,335.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bank Lane Start: Bank Lane -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint
151.8 km
Total: 303.6 km
Midpoint 151.8 km
303.6 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination A51 End: the fork -26.68361, 30.54307

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 303.6 km
Return-cycle span 607.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint -25.91065, 29.60229
End -26.68361, 30.54307
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Questions 9
How far is Bank Lane from A51? +
Bank Lane is about 303.6 km from A51 by road.
How long does it take from Bank Lane to A51? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bank Lane to A51 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bank Lane to A51? +
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 Bank Lane to A51? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R508.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R510.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R566.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R570.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bank Lane to A51? +
Yes. There are 10 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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

: Hendrina
From Bank Lane To A51
Middelburg ()
From Bank Lane To A51

Route Locations

Start area
Bank Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A51, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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