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Distance from Centrum to A26

Centrum to A26 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Centrum → A26
Road distance
285.0 km
M1 M31 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
252.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 43 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
223 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R479.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R531.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R535.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R629.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R632.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R701.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R706.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R922.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
104° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
284° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-26.6861, 30.5200
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

285.0 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Centrum
Finish A26
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto 5th Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto 11th Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right towards M1
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Sivewright Avenue
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.7 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    202.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  19. Turn right
    56.4 km
  20. Turn right
    2.5 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. 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 N17
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.4 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A26
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,191.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,253.84
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
142.4 km
Total: 285.0 km
Midpoint 142.4 km
285.0 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination A26 -26.68610, 30.52000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 285.0 km
Return-cycle span 569.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -26.49585, 29.30425
End -26.68610, 30.52000
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Questions 9
How far is Centrum from A26? +
Centrum is about 285.0 km from A26 by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to A26? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to A26 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centrum to A26? +
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 A26? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R477.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R479.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R531.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R535.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to A26? +
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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Towns along the route

: Springs
From Centrum To A26

Route Locations

Start area
Centrum, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A26, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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