Distance from Fourways to Melmoth Town

N Fourways → Melmoth Town
Road distance
531.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R23
Fourways to Melmoth Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 531.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
441.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Start point
Myrtle Road
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,070.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,074.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,068.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,120.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,411.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,417.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,410.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,478.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,857.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,864.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,855.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,944.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
131° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
311° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0045, 28.0042
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Fourways → Melmoth Town
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531.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Fourways
Finish Melmoth Town
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Directions from Fourways to Melmoth Town via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Fourways to Melmoth Town via R23
    Provincial road route R23
  3. Head on Myrtle Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Coral Tree Crescent
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Camdeboo Road
    0.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bush Willow Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Bush Willow Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Uranium Street
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    3.4 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N1 Toll: Pretoria
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    30.6 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left
    24.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    71.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  25. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  26. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  27. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    38.5 km
  29. Turn left
    75.6 km
  30. Turn left
    23.1 km
  31. Turn right
    6.0 km
  32. Turn right
    123.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right
    0.2 km
  35. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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 -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,222.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,339.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fourways Start: Myrtle Road -26.00447, 28.00424
Midpoint
266.0 km
Total: 531.7 km
Midpoint 266.0 km
531.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 531.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,063.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.00447, 28.00424
Midpoint -27.37733, 29.88363
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Fourways from Melmoth Town? +
Fourways is about 531.7 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Fourways to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fourways to Melmoth Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Fourways to Melmoth Town? +
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 Fourways to Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,070.02 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,074.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,068.87 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,120.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fourways to Melmoth Town? +
Yes. There are 13 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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