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Distance from Birchleigh to Protea Lane

Birchleigh to Protea Lane is a short everyday drive, covering about 38.2 km in roughly 32 min.

N Birchleigh → Protea Lane
Road distance
38.2 km
23.7 mi • 20.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
33.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
32 min
Return: 1 hr 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
32 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R63.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R64.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R71.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R71.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R84.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R84.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R93.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R94.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R110.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R111.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R123.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R124.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
32 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
47 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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38.2 km 32 min
Start Birchleigh
Finish Protea Lane
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dikbas Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Olienhout Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Tamboti Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto John Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Lawrence Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Pepler Avenue
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    2.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Pretoria Road
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right
    0.6 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards R21: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    21.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    5.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6
    1.0 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards M6
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Lynnwood Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn left onto King's Highway
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King's Highway
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto King's Highway
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
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 -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Birchleigh → Protea Lane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Birchleigh
Destination area Arrival
Protea Lane, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Birchleigh → Protea Lane
Birchleigh Origin postcode
Not available
Protea Lane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Midrand
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
8.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
10.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
15.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Protea Lane → Birchleigh
Birchleigh ↔ Protea Lane
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Birchleigh -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint
19.1 km
Total: 38.2 km
Midpoint 19.1 km
38.2 km 32 min
Destination Protea Lane -25.75556, 28.26890

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 38.2 km
Return-cycle span 76.4 km
Traversal time 32 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 60.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint -25.90957, 28.25707
End -25.75556, 28.26890
Destination services

Available in Protea Lane

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
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Questions 8
How far is Birchleigh from Protea Lane? +
Birchleigh is about 38.2 km from Protea Lane by road.
How long does it take from Birchleigh to Protea Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Birchleigh to Protea Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Birchleigh to Protea 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 Birchleigh to Protea Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R63.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R64.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R71.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R71.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Birchleigh to Protea Lane? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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 Protea Lane
: Polokwane
From Birchleigh To Protea Lane
Johannesburg
From Birchleigh To Protea Lane
Krugersdorp
From Birchleigh To Protea Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Birchleigh
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Lane, Gauteng
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.

Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 8.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 10.8 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 15.7 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 18.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 15.3 km

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