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Distance from Centurion N12 to Orkney

Centurion N12 to Orkney is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 227.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 54 min.

N Centurion N12 → Orkney
Road distance
227.5 km
N12 N14 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 54 min
End point
Burns Avenue
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
174 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R380.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R382.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R424.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R427.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R502.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R504.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R559.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R564.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R661.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R664.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R736.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R742.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
230° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
50° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8364, 28.1803
End coords Destination point
-26.9753, 26.6719
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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227.5 km 2 hrs 54 min
Start Centurion N12
Finish Orkney
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Jean Avenue
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right towards N14: Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    23.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  16. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  17. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    45.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Klerksdorp
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    1.1 km
  24. Continue slight right onto O.R. Tambo Street
    12.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Flecker Road
    1.8 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Milton Avenue
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Shalot Maxeke Road
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Burns Avenue
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
113.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 27 min • 1 hr 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Orkney
06:38 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R950.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,000.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centurion N12 -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint
113.8 km
Total: 227.5 km
Midpoint 113.8 km
227.5 km 2 hrs 54 min
Destination Orkney End: Burns Avenue -26.97528, 26.67193

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 227.5 km
Return-cycle span 455.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 113.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint -26.44134, 27.48317
End -26.97528, 26.67193
Destination services

Available in Orkney

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Service groups 1
Clothing stores
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Orkney
1
  • PEP
    Kingsley Road, Klerksdorp, 2620, North West
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Questions 9
How far is Centurion N12 from Orkney? +
Centurion N12 is about 227.5 km from Orkney by road.
How long does it take from Centurion N12 to Orkney? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centurion N12 to Orkney in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centurion N12 to Orkney? +
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 Centurion N12 to Orkney? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R380.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R382.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R424.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R427.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centurion N12 to Orkney? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Centurion N12 To Orkney
Kimberley
From Centurion N12 To Orkney
Bloemfontein
From Centurion N12 To Orkney
ern Bypass
From Centurion N12 To Orkney
: Klerksdorp
From Centurion N12 To Orkney
Ventersdorp
From Centurion N12 To Orkney

Route Locations

Start area
Centurion N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Orkney
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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