Distance from E42 to Louvain

N E42 → Louvain

Road distance

1420.6 km

Metro routes · M54 / M7 / N1 / R25

E42 to Louvain is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,420.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,272.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 25 min

End point

Louvain Avenue

Return: 30 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

925 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

17 hrs 10 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,858.73

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,869.98

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9955, 18.5611

End coords Destination point

-26.1010, 28.1555

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 6 °C E42 Clear Sky View Forecast → 5 °C Louvain Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

E42 → Louvain

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Car

1420.6 km

15 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1420.6 km

~21 hrs 51 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 5 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → JNB (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 10 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 11 hrs 6 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Approaching Louvain

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 905 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Approaching Louvain

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 905 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 905 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E42

Finish Louvain

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E42 to Louvain via N1

National highway N1
Directions from E42 to Louvain via M7 and M54

Metro arterial routes M7M54
Directions from E42 to Louvain via R25

Provincial road route R25
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive

0.9 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Duinefontein Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp straight towards M7

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

1.7 km
Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

32.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R25: Edenvale

0.8 km
Go straight onto Modderfontein Road

1.6 km
Turn slight left towards M54

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Johannesburg Road

0.5 km
Turn right onto Thornhill Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Bruges Avenue

0.3 km
Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 22

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 9 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Louvain → E42 E42 to Johannesburg E42 to Pretoria E42 to Cape Town E42 to Durban Johannesburg to Louvain Pretoria to Louvain Cape Town to Louvain

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

710.6 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 42 min • 7 hrs 42 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

102.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

236.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

76.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Louvain

06:48 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 48 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,937.92

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R28.41

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R284.11

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,250.44

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E42 -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint

710.6 km

Total: 1420.6 km

Midpoint 710.6 km

1420.6 km 925 min

Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1420.6 km

Return-cycle span 2841.2 km

Traversal time 925 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 710.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99554, 18.56111

Midpoint -31.03892, 24.50814

End -26.10101, 28.15549

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E42 from Louvain? +

E42 is about 1420.6 km from Louvain by road.

How long does it take from E42 to Louvain? +

The drive usually takes about 925 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E42 to Louvain in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from E42 to Louvain? +

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 E42 to Louvain? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,858.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,869.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,855.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,992.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E42 to Louvain? +

Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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