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Distance from Ga Luka to London

Ga Luka to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 558.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 56 min.

N Ga Luka → London
Road distance
558.1 km
N1 N4 R36 R37
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
396.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 56 min
Return: 13 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
416 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,065.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,070.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,297.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,305.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,405.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,411.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,712.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,723.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,849.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,857.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,253.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,267.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.5136, 27.1842
End coords Destination point
-24.8178, 31.0472
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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558.1 km 416 min
Start Ga Luka
Finish London
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R810.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Routes ↩ London → Ga Luka Ga Luka to Johannesburg Ga Luka to Pretoria Ga Luka to Cape Town Ga Luka to Durban Johannesburg to London Pretoria to London Cape Town to London
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
279.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 28 min • 3 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
92.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at London
06:21 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,332.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R111.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,455.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (47)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ga Luka -25.51361, 27.18417
Midpoint
279.0 km
Total: 558.1 km
Midpoint 279.0 km
558.1 km 416 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 558.1 km
Return-cycle span 1116.2 km
Traversal time 416 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.51361, 27.18417
Midpoint -25.83057, 29.49951
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
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 Ga Luka from London? +
Ga Luka is about 558.1 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Ga Luka to London? +
The drive usually takes about 416 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ga Luka to London 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 Ga Luka 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 Ga Luka to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,065.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,070.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,297.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,305.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ga Luka to London? +
Yes. There are 29 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Ga Luka
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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