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Distance from Centurion to Airport

Centurion to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 417.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 57 min.

N Centurion → Airport
Road distance
417.6 km
N1 N14 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 57 min
End point
Airport
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
297 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R699.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R702.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R778.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R785.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R922.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R926.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,027.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,035.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,213.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,219.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,352.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,363.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
131° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
311° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8364, 28.1803
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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417.6 km 4 hrs 57 min
Start Centurion
Finish Airport
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Destination
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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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  15. Turn left
    24.0 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    71.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  30. Turn left
    75.6 km
  31. Turn left
    23.1 km
  32. Turn right
    2.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Airport → Centurion Centurion to Johannesburg Centurion to Pretoria Centurion to Cape Town Centurion to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:24 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,745.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,837.61
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 Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint
208.9 km
Total: 417.6 km
Midpoint 208.9 km
417.6 km 4 hrs 57 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 417.6 km
Return-cycle span 835.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint -27.02232, 29.34652
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

Available in Airport

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Centurion from Airport? +
Centurion is about 417.6 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Centurion to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centurion to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centurion to Airport? +
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 to Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R699.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R702.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R778.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R785.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centurion to Airport? +
Yes. There are 15 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 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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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From Centurion To Airport
Durban
From Centurion To Airport
Roodepoort
From Centurion To Airport
Bloemfontein
From Centurion To Airport
ern Bypass
From Centurion To Airport
: Standerton
From Centurion To Airport
Heidelberg
From Centurion To Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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