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Distance from Cresta Lane to A14

Cresta Lane to A14 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cresta Lane → A14
Road distance
292.9 km
M1 M2 M31 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 53 min
Start point
Cresta Lane
Return: 7 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
233 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R559.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R561.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R681.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R685.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R737.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R740.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R898.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R904.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R970.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R974.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,182.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,189.84
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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
-26.1285, 27.9717
End coords Destination point
-26.6901, 30.5116
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.9 km 234 min
Start Cresta Lane
Finish A14
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Cresta Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Continue right onto Cresta Lane
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    5.7 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto University Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Kingsway Avenue
    1.0 km
  7. Turn right onto Annet Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Annet Road
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Solomon Street
    0.8 km
  10. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.8 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Durban
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    2.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.2 km
  17. Go straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.6 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  19. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    202.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  22. Turn right
    56.4 km
  23. Turn right
    2.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  25. Turn left
    2.0 km
  26. Continue straight
    2.5 km
  27. Turn right
    1.1 km
  28. 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
Routes ↩ A14 → Cresta Lane Cresta Lane to Johannesburg Cresta Lane to Pretoria Cresta Lane to Cape Town Cresta Lane to Durban Johannesburg to A14 Pretoria to A14 Cape Town to A14
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.3 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A14
06:26 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,224.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,288.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cresta Lane Start: Cresta Lane -26.12851, 27.97174
Midpoint
146.3 km
Total: 292.9 km
Midpoint 146.3 km
292.9 km 234 min
Destination A14 -26.69007, 30.51155

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 292.9 km
Return-cycle span 585.8 km
Traversal time 234 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12851, 27.97174
Midpoint -26.49058, 29.27515
End -26.69007, 30.51155
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Questions 9
How far is Cresta Lane from A14? +
Cresta Lane is about 292.9 km from A14 by road.
How long does it take from Cresta Lane to A14? +
The drive usually takes about 234 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cresta Lane to A14 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cresta Lane to A14? +
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 Cresta Lane to A14? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R559.24 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R561.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R681.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R685.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cresta Lane to A14? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Randburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Northcliff
Road: Cresta Lane
Postal code: 2118
Destination area
A14, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Cresta Lane
2118
A14
Not available

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