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Distance from Birchleigh to Tembisa

Birchleigh to Tembisa is a short everyday drive, covering about 10.9 km in roughly 17 min.

N Birchleigh → Tembisa
Road distance
10.9 km
6.8 mi • 5.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
5.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.02×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 min
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R18.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R18.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R20.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R20.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R24.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R24.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R26.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R27.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R31.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R31.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R35.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R35.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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10.9 km 17 min
Start Birchleigh
Finish Tembisa
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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
    0.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Sam Molele East Drive
    3.6 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sam Molele Drive
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Brian Mazibuko Drive East
    1.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Nkanyamba Street
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Kangaroo Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
5.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 min • 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Birchleigh → Tembisa
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Birchleigh
Destination area Arrival
Tembisa, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Birchleigh → Tembisa
Birchleigh Origin postcode
Not available
Tembisa Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Centurion
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
2.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
9.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
16.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Tembisa → Birchleigh
Birchleigh ↔ Tembisa
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Birchleigh -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint
5.5 km
Total: 10.9 km
Midpoint 5.5 km
10.9 km 17 min
Destination Tembisa -26.00961, 28.23138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 10.9 km
Return-cycle span 21.9 km
Traversal time 17 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 137.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 5.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.05806, 28.23694
Midpoint -26.03019, 28.24833
End -26.00961, 28.23138
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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Tembisa
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Tembisa
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Tembisa
2
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Tembisa
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Tembisa
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Tembisa
1
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How far is Birchleigh from Tembisa? +
Birchleigh is about 10.9 km from Tembisa by road.
How long does it take from Birchleigh to Tembisa? +
The drive usually takes about 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Birchleigh to Tembisa in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Birchleigh to Tembisa? +
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 Tembisa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R18.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R18.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R20.38 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R20.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Birchleigh to Tembisa? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Birchleigh
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tembisa, 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 Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 2.3 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 9.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 16.4 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 18.9 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 43.0 km

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