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Distance from Centrum to 29

N Centrum → 29
Road distance
281.8 km
Metro routes · M1 / M31 / N17 / N2
Centrum to 29 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
244.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
Return: 7 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R567.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R569.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R566.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R593.71
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R748.29
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R751.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R747.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R783.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R984.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R988.47
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R983.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,030.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-26.7609, 30.4083
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Centrum Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C 29 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Centrum → 29
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Car
281.8 km
3 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
281.8 km
~4 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Shell Select

2198, Gauteng 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Paul

The High Street, 2076 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

The Grind Coffee Company

Whiteley Road 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 6 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Shell Select

2094, Gauteng 5 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 7 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Quickshop

Johannesburg 6 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 7 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Centrum

Quickshop

Johannesburg South 10 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Centrum

Shell

1428, Gauteng 18 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

2300, Limpopo 123 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Bonjour

Bethal, 2309 145 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching 29

Bonjour

4 Joubert Street, Ermelo, 2351 197 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching 29

Quickshop

Ermelo 198 km from start
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281.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Start Centrum
Finish 29
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Centrum to 29 via N17 and N2
    National highway route N17N2
  2. Directions from Centrum to 29 via M1 and M31
    Metro arterial routes M1M31
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto 5th Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto 11th Avenue
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right towards M1
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  12. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Sivewright Avenue
    0.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.7 km
  17. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  18. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    202.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  22. Turn left
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left
    0.5 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  28. Turn right
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right
    1.3 km
  30. Turn right
    1.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ 29 → Centrum Centrum to Johannesburg Centrum to Pretoria Centrum to Cape Town Centrum to Durban Johannesburg to 29 Pretoria to 29 Cape Town to 29
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.8 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 29
06:44 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,177.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,239.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
140.8 km
Total: 281.8 km
Midpoint 140.8 km
281.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Destination 29 -26.76093, 30.40830

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 281.8 km
Return-cycle span 563.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -26.49372, 29.28974
End -26.76093, 30.40830
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Questions 9
How far is Centrum from 29? +
Centrum is about 281.8 km from 29 by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to 29? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to 29 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centrum to 29? +
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 Centrum to 29? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R567.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R569.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R566.52 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R593.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to 29? +
Yes. There are 18 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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