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Distance from Currys Post to 23 M5

N Currys Post → 23 M5
Road distance
462.3 km
M2 M9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
417.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
End point
Mercury Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
319 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R882.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R886.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,075.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,081.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,164.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,169.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,418.64
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,427.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,532.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,538.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,866.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,878.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4247, 30.1687
End coords Destination point
-26.1982, 27.9934
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Currys Post to 23 M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 462.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Currys Post → 23 M5
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Car
462.3 km
5 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
462.3 km
~7 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
462 km
↑ 2 hrs 24 min faster
Flight time
55 min
With airport
~2 hrs 55 min
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462.3 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Currys Post
Finish 23 M5
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    134.0 km
  2. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    61.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Johannesburg
    1.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    7.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link
    0.2 km
  12. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Paarlshoop Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Saint Jerome Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Mercury Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ 23 M5 → Currys Post Currys Post to Johannesburg Currys Post to Pretoria Currys Post to Cape Town Currys Post to Durban Johannesburg to 23 M5 Pretoria to 23 M5 Cape Town to 23 M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
231.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 23 M5
06:37 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,932.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,034.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Currys Post -29.42472, 30.16871
Midpoint
231.6 km
Total: 462.3 km
Midpoint 231.6 km
462.3 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination 23 M5 End: Mercury Street -26.19819, 27.99342

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 462.3 km
Return-cycle span 924.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 231.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.42472, 30.16871
Midpoint -27.92346, 28.96292
End -26.19819, 27.99342
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around 23 M5
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around 23 M5
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around 23 M5
6
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Questions 9
How far is Currys Post from 23 M5? +
Currys Post is about 462.3 km from 23 M5 by road.
How long does it take from Currys Post to 23 M5? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Currys Post to 23 M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Currys Post to 23 M5? +
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 Currys Post to 23 M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R882.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R886.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,075.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,081.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Currys Post to 23 M5? +
Yes. There are 25 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Currys Post To 23 M5
: Rissikstraat
From Currys Post To 23 M5
Selby
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Commisioner Link
From Currys Post To 23 M5

Route Locations

Start area
Currys Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
23 M5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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