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Distance from Central to Springs

Central to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,103.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 22 min.

N Central → Springs
Road distance
1,103.5 km
685.7 mi • 595.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
898.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 22 min
Return: 24 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,847.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,855.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,057.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,074.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,437.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,448.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,715.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,737.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,206.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,222.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,572.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,601.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 37 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,103.5 km 12 hrs 22 min
Start Central
Finish Springs
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lawrence Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
    0.6 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  12. Turn left
    0.8 km
  13. Continue left
    95.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  20. Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.0 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road
    0.4 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 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 -26.259, 28.115
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
552.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 11 min • 6 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Central → Springs
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Central
Destination area Arrival
Springs
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Central → Springs
Central Origin postcode
Not available
Springs Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
731.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
810.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
864.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Springs → Central
Central ↔ Springs
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint
552.6 km
Total: 1,103.5 km
Midpoint 552.6 km
1,103.5 km 12 hrs 22 min
Destination Springs -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,103.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,206.9 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 552.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint -30.03799, 25.79285
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Central from Springs? +
Central is about 1,103.5 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Central to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central to Springs 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 Central to Springs? +
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 Central to Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,847.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,855.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,057.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,074.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central to Springs? +
Yes. There are 26 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Central
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springs
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Distance comparisons

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