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Distance from Centrum to Potsdam

N Centrum → Potsdam
Road distance
951.6 km
Highway dominant · M1 / N12 / N6
Centrum to Potsdam is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 951.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
759.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 2 min
Return: 22 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
662 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,860.95
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,863.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,853.41
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,918.51
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,455.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,458.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,445.48
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,531.36
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,230.82
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,234.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,217.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,330.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-32.9697, 27.6503
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Centrum → Potsdam
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Car
951.6 km
11 hrs 2 min
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Two-wheeler
951.6 km
~14 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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951.6 km 11 hrs 2 min
Start Centrum
Finish Potsdam
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  1. Directions from Centrum to Potsdam via N12 and N6
    National highway route N12N6
  2. Directions from Centrum to Potsdam via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  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
    14.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    145.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Brauns Road
    3.0 km
  27. Turn left
    15.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Qumza Highway
    0.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Road 780
    1.8 km
  34. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  35. Turn right
    0.0 km
  36. Turn right
    0.0 km
  37. Turn left
    0.2 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Potsdam → Centrum Centrum to Johannesburg Centrum to Pretoria Centrum to Cape Town Centrum to Durban Johannesburg to Potsdam Pretoria to Potsdam Cape Town to Potsdam
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Halfway point
476.6 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Potsdam
07:04 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,977.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,187.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
476.6 km
Total: 951.6 km
Midpoint 476.6 km
951.6 km 11 hrs 2 min
Destination Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 951.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,903.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 476.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -29.73907, 26.19782
End -32.96972, 27.65028
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Questions 9
How far is Centrum from Potsdam? +
Centrum is about 951.6 km from Potsdam by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to Potsdam? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to Potsdam 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 Centrum to Potsdam? +
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 Potsdam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,860.95 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,863.01 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,853.41 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,918.51 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to Potsdam? +
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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