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Distance from Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset

Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.2 km in roughly 28 min.

N Ernie Els Boulevard → Somerset
Road distance
30.2 km
N14 R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
24.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
Start point
Ernie Els Boulevard
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R50.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R50.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R56.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R56.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R66.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R66.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R74.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R74.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R87.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R88.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R97.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R98.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8845, 28.0519
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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30.2 km 28 min
Start Ernie Els Boulevard
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ernie Els Boulevard
    0.0 km
  2. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Ernie Els Boulevard
    0.0 km
  3. Continue onto Ernie Els Boulevard
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto West Street
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto West Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    3.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.3 km
  10. Take the ramp right towards N14
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    11.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 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 0
Known total —
Main toll road N14
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N14 N14 N14 N14
Routes ↩ Somerset → Ernie Els Boulevard Ernie Els Boulevard to Johannesburg Ernie Els Boulevard to Pretoria Ernie Els Boulevard to Cape Town Ernie Els Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.1 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R126.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R132.83
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ernie Els Boulevard Start: Ernie Els Boulevard -25.88448, 28.05185
Midpoint
15.1 km
Total: 30.2 km
Midpoint 15.1 km
30.2 km 28 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 30.2 km
Return-cycle span 60.4 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 62.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.88448, 28.05185
Midpoint -25.96355, 27.94938
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Ernie Els Boulevard from Somerset? +
Ernie Els Boulevard is about 30.2 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset? +
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 Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R50.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R50.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R56.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R56.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ernie Els Boulevard to Somerset? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Ernie Els Boulevard To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Ernie Els Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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