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Distance from Centurion to O R Tambo International

Centurion to O R Tambo International is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 216.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 43 min.

N Centurion → O R Tambo International
Road distance
216.3 km
N12 N14 R30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
191.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 43 min
Return: 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
163 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R362.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R363.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R403.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R406.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R532.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R628.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R631.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R700.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R706.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8364, 28.1803
End coords Destination point
-26.8986, 26.6669
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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216.3 km 2 hrs 43 min
Start Centurion
Finish O R Tambo International
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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
    3.2 km
  25. Continue make a U-turn onto O.R. Tambo Street
    0.3 km
  26. 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
Routes ↩ O R Tambo International → Centurion Centurion to Johannesburg Centurion to Pretoria Centurion to Cape Town Centurion to Durban Johannesburg to O R Tambo International Pretoria to O R Tambo International Cape Town to O R Tambo International
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
108.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 21 min • 1 hr 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O R Tambo International
06:38 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R904.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R951.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
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 -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint
108.2 km
Total: 216.3 km
Midpoint 108.2 km
216.3 km 2 hrs 43 min
Destination O R Tambo International -26.89855, 26.66690

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 216.3 km
Return-cycle span 432.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 12.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 108.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.83639, 28.18028
Midpoint -26.42152, 27.53377
End -26.89855, 26.66690
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
  • PEP
    Golf Street, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
  • PEP
    16 Central Avenue, Klerksdorp, 2571, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around O R Tambo International
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
  • Dischem
    16 Joe Slovo Road, Klerksdorp, 2571
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around O R Tambo International
1
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Questions 9
How far is Centurion from O R Tambo International? +
Centurion is about 216.3 km from O R Tambo International by road.
How long does it take from Centurion to O R Tambo International? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centurion to O R Tambo International in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centurion to O R Tambo International? +
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 O R Tambo International? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R362.15 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R363.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R403.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R406.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centurion to O R Tambo International? +
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 To O R Tambo International
Kimberley
From Centurion To O R Tambo International
Bloemfontein
From Centurion To O R Tambo International
ern Bypass
From Centurion To O R Tambo International
: Klerksdorp
From Centurion To O R Tambo International
Orkney
From Centurion To O R Tambo International
Ventersdorp
From Centurion To O R Tambo International

Route Locations

Start area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O R Tambo International, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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