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Distance from Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle

N Buffelspoort N1 → Hekroodt Circle
Road distance
1,231.2 km
M70 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,047.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 36 min
Start point
Buffelspoort
End point
Hekroodt Circle
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
816 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,350.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,360.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,863.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,881.12
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,102.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,114.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,778.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,801.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,081.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,098.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,971.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,001.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.5948, 21.1271
End coords Destination point
-26.2193, 27.8987
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,231.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Buffelspoort N1 → Hekroodt Circle
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Car
1,231.2 km
13 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,231.2 km
~18 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,231 km
↑ 9 hrs 8 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 27 min
With airport
~4 hrs 27 min
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1,231.2 km 13 hrs 36 min
Start Buffelspoort N1
Finish Hekroodt Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Buffelspoort
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left
    19.4 km
  3. Continue right onto South Street
    101.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    171.5 km
  5. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    3.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  12. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  15. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.3 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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 -26.268, 27.950
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
616.2 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 48 min • 6 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
88.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
204.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hekroodt Circle
06:37 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,146.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.62
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R246.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,417.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Buffelspoort N1 Start: Buffelspoort -33.59483, 21.12707
Midpoint
616.2 km
Total: 1,231.2 km
Midpoint 616.2 km
1,231.2 km 13 hrs 36 min
Destination Hekroodt Circle End: Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,231.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,462.5 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 616.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.59483, 21.12707
Midpoint -30.70857, 25.10775
End -26.21930, 27.89872
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Hekroodt Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
3
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Questions 9
How far is Buffelspoort N1 from Hekroodt Circle? +
Buffelspoort N1 is about 1,231.2 km from Hekroodt Circle by road.
How long does it take from Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle 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 Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle? +
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 Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,350.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,360.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,863.39 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,881.12 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Buffelspoort N1 to Hekroodt Circle? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Towns along the route

Buffelspoort
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle
: Beaufort
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle
: Johannesburg
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle
Western Bypass
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle
: Soweto
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle
Booysens
From Buffelspoort N1 To Hekroodt Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Buffelspoort N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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