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Distance from Drift Boulevard to London

Drift Boulevard to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 45 min.

N Drift Boulevard → London
Road distance
468.0 km
M2 N1 N14 N4 R36 R37
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
348.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 45 min
Start point
Drift Boulevard
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
345 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R893.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R897.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,088.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,095.18
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,179.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,184.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,436.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,445.02
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,551.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,557.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,889.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,901.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
68° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
248° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.0375, 27.8472
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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468.0 km 5 hrs 45 min
Start Drift Boulevard
Finish London
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Drift Boulevard
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.3 km
  3. Take the ramp left towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.2 km
  4. Merge slight right
    58.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  17. Continue
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  23. Turn left
    2.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    41.0 km
  26. Turn left
    30.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.7 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.4 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    2.3 km
  33. Turn right
    0.9 km
  34. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  35. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  36. Turn right
    0.1 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ London → Drift Boulevard Drift Boulevard to Johannesburg Drift Boulevard to Pretoria Drift Boulevard to Cape Town Drift Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
234.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 52 min • 2 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
77.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:22 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,956.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,059.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (47)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Drift Boulevard Start: Drift Boulevard -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint
234.0 km
Total: 468.0 km
Midpoint 234.0 km
468.0 km 5 hrs 45 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 468.0 km
Return-cycle span 936.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.03753, 27.84718
Midpoint -25.78664, 29.92740
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Drift Boulevard from London? +
Drift Boulevard is about 468.0 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Drift Boulevard to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Drift Boulevard to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Drift Boulevard to London? +
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 Drift Boulevard to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R893.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R897.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,088.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,095.18 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Drift Boulevard to London? +
Yes. There are 19 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

: Krugersdorp
From Drift Boulevard To London
Muldersdrift
From Drift Boulevard To London
Pretoria
From Drift Boulevard To London
Toll: Pretoria
From Drift Boulevard To London
eMalahleni
From Drift Boulevard To London
: Nelspruit
From Drift Boulevard To London
Mashishing
From Drift Boulevard To London
Schoemanskloof
From Drift Boulevard To London

Route Locations

Start area
Drift Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 191.6 km
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About 372.4 km Difference: 95.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 313.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 306.5 km

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