Distance from Birchleigh to M 2

Birchleigh to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 476.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 30 min.

N Birchleigh → M 2

Road distance

476.2 km

295.9 mi • 257.1 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

415.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 30 min

Return: 11 hrs 0 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 hrs 30 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 0 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R797.13

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R800.90

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for M 2

18.4°C

Overcast

Feels like Perceived temperature

19.3°C

Day range High / low

H 20° • L 17°

Rain chance Today's probability

81%

Wind 10m wind speed

13 km/h

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Birchleigh

Finish M 2

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Dikbas Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Olienhout Avenue

0.2 km
Turn left onto Tamboti Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto John Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Pepler Avenue

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Modderfontein Road

2.5 km
Turn left onto Pretoria Road

0.9 km
Turn right

0.6 km
Take the ramp slight left towards R21: Pretoria

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway

21.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane

1.5 km
Merge slight right

153.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

89.2 km
Turn right

3.5 km
Turn left

1.7 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 32

Known total R1,070.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 32 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

238.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 45 min • 2 hrs 45 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Birchleigh → M 2

Start and destination context

Start area Origin

Birchleigh

Destination area Arrival

M 2, Limpopo

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Birchleigh → M 2

Birchleigh Origin postcode

Not available

M 2 Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

South Africa

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

183.1 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

199.8 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

103.7 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

M 2 → Birchleigh

Birchleigh ↔ M 2

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Birchleigh to Pretoria Related trip

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Birchleigh to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Birchleigh -26.05806, 28.23694

Midpoint

238.5 km

Total: 476.2 km

Midpoint 238.5 km

476.2 km 5 hrs 30 min

Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 476.2 km

Return-cycle span 952.4 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 238.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.05806, 28.23694

Midpoint -24.21653, 29.04480

End -23.03795, 30.64938

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Birchleigh from M 2? +

Birchleigh is about 476.2 km from M 2 by road.

How long does it take from Birchleigh to M 2? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Birchleigh to M 2 in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Birchleigh to M 2? +

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 Birchleigh to M 2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R797.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R800.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R887.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R895.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Birchleigh to M 2? +

Yes. There are 32 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Pretoria

From Birchleigh To M 2

: Polokwane

From Birchleigh To M 2

Johannesburg

From Birchleigh To M 2

Krugersdorp

From Birchleigh To M 2

Route Locations

Start area

Birchleigh

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

M 2, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 183.1 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 199.8 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 103.7 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance

About 154.5 km Difference: 321.7 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 314.7 km

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