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Distance from D750 R42 R42 to Nigel

N D750 R42 R42 → Nigel
Road distance
71.3 km
R54 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
64.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 5 min
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
65 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R136.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R136.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R165.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R166.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R179.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R180.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R218.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R220.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R236.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R237.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R287.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R289.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6970, 27.8925
End coords Destination point
-26.4260, 28.4704
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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D750 R42 R42 to Nigel is a practical regional trip, covering about 71.3 km in roughly 1 hr 5 min.
Travel modes
D750 R42 R42 → Nigel
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Car
71.3 km
1 hr 5 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
71.3 km
~1 hr 5 min
65 km/h avg
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71.3 km 1 hr 5 min
Start D750 R42 R42
Finish Nigel
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    1.1 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    5.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R54: Vereeniging
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    23.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    17.9 km
  11. Turn right
    0.0 km
  12. Continue left onto Jacobs Street
    12.9 km
  13. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.6 km
  14. Enter the roundabout
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
35.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nigel
06:35 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R298.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R14.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R313.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D750 R42 R42 -26.69696, 27.89253
Midpoint
35.6 km
Total: 71.3 km
Midpoint 35.6 km
71.3 km 1 hr 5 min
Destination Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 71.3 km
Return-cycle span 142.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 5 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 21.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69696, 27.89253
Midpoint -26.58007, 28.19046
End -26.42596, 28.47043
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
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Questions 8
How far is D750 R42 R42 from Nigel? +
D750 R42 R42 is about 71.3 km from Nigel by road.
How long does it take from D750 R42 R42 to Nigel? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D750 R42 R42 to Nigel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from D750 R42 R42 to Nigel? +
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 D750 R42 R42 to Nigel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R136.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R136.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R165.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R166.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D750 R42 R42 to Nigel? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

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From D750 R42 R42 To Nigel

Route Locations

Start area
Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng
Suburb: Sharpeville
Road: R42
Postal code: 1933
Destination area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

D750 R42 R42
1933
Nigel
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