Distance from Berea to Electron Lane

N Berea → Electron Lane
Road distance
978.4 km
N2 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
782.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 2 min
Start point
Baynes Street
End point
Electron Lane
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
662 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,868.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,875.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,275.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,289.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,465.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,475.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,002.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,020.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,243.45
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,256.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,950.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,974.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
0° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
180° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9903, 27.9172
End coords Destination point
-25.9493, 27.9223
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Berea to Electron Lane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 978.4 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Berea → Electron Lane
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978.4 km 11 hrs 2 min
Start Berea
Finish Electron Lane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Pearce Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    173.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  19. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  20. Turn left
    2.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    23.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.7 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive
    12.7 km
  27. Continue straight onto Pelindaba Road
    2.8 km
  28. Turn right onto Amelia Lane
    0.1 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Amelia Lane
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Amelia Lane
    0.4 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Amelia Lane
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Amelia Lane
    0.5 km
  33. Turn right onto Electron Lane
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
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 Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
490.0 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
162.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80%
Solar data
Daylight window at Electron Lane
06:39 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,089.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R195.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,305.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (45)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Berea Start: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint
490.0 km
Total: 978.4 km
Midpoint 490.0 km
978.4 km 11 hrs 2 min
Destination Electron Lane End: Electron Lane -25.94929, 27.92231

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 978.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,956.8 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 490.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint -29.67612, 26.17581
End -25.94929, 27.92231
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Questions 9
How far is Berea from Electron Lane? +
Berea is about 978.4 km from Electron Lane by road.
How long does it take from Berea to Electron Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea to Electron Lane in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Berea to Electron Lane? +
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 Berea to Electron Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,868.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,875.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,275.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,289.49 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea to Electron Lane? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Berea, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng
Suburb: Johannesburg Ward 96
Road: Electron Lane
Postal code: 1748

Postal codes

Berea
Not available
Electron Lane
1748

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