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Distance from Benoni M81 to Balfour

N Benoni M81 → Balfour
Road distance
71.0 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
58.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
56 min
Start point
Park Street
End point
Arthur Street
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R135.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R136.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R165.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R166.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R178.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R179.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R217.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R219.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R235.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R236.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R286.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R288.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1930, 28.3082
End coords Destination point
-26.6587, 28.5898
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Benoni M81 to Balfour is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.0 km in roughly 56 min.
Travel modes
Benoni M81 → Balfour
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Car
71.0 km
56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
71.0 km
~1 hr 5 min
65 km/h avg
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71.0 km 56 min
Start Benoni M81
Finish Balfour
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Park Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Avenue
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Tom Jones Street
    1.3 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    11.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left
    24.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Themba Shozi Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Themba Shozi Street
    2.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Arthur Street
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R31.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Balfour → Benoni M81 Benoni M81 to Johannesburg Benoni M81 to Pretoria Benoni M81 to Cape Town Benoni M81 to Durban Johannesburg to Balfour Pretoria to Balfour Cape Town to Balfour
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
28 min • 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Balfour
06:38 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R296.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R312.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benoni M81 Start: Park Street -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint
35.6 km
Total: 71.0 km
Midpoint 35.6 km
71.0 km 56 min
Destination Balfour End: Arthur Street -26.65868, 28.58981

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 71.0 km
Return-cycle span 141.9 km
Traversal time 56 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 18.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.19304, 28.30824
Midpoint -26.48491, 28.36463
End -26.65868, 28.58981
Places

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Travelling to Balfour

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Standout Why Balfour stands out
Balfour works best with practical and route-aware, especially for travellers using the town as a local stop rather than a major metro endpoint.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Balfour route quality improves with a clear final address and sensible stop timing.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Balfour visits, family trips and practical inland route planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Benoni M81 from Balfour? +
Benoni M81 is about 71.0 km from Balfour by road.
How long does it take from Benoni M81 to Balfour? +
The drive usually takes about 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benoni M81 to Balfour in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benoni M81 to Balfour? +
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 Benoni M81 to Balfour? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R135.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R136.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R165.03 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R166.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benoni M81 to Balfour? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Villiers
From Benoni M81 To Balfour
Harrismith
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Durban
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: Standerton
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Heidelberg
From Benoni M81 To Balfour

Route Locations

Start area
Benoni M81, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Balfour
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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