Distance from Gatwick to B 6

N Gatwick → B 6

Road distance

1,375.4 km

Provincial mix · R44

Gatwick to B 6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,375.4 km in roughly 15 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,229.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs

Start point

Gatwick Park Circle

Return: 30 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

900 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,689.71

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,692.69

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2757, 28.1164

End coords Destination point

-33.9263, 18.8696

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 13 °C Gatwick Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C B 6 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gatwick → B 6

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Car

1,375.4 km

15 hrs

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,375.4 km

~21 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 20 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 25 km from Cape Town International
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Hotel Soon after Gatwick

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 367 km from start

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

B 367 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Gatwick

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 367 km from start

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B 367 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gatwick

Finish B 6

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Gatwick to B 6 via R44

Provincial road route R44
Head on Gatwick Park Circle

0.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle

0.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Hesperus Street

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right onto Padstow Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Ring Road West

1.4 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Road

0.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

20.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

16.7 km
Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch

1.4 km
Turn left onto Bosman

0.4 km
Turn right

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ B 6 → Gatwick Gatwick to Johannesburg Gatwick to Pretoria Gatwick to Cape Town Gatwick to Durban Johannesburg to B 6 Pretoria to B 6 Cape Town to B 6

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

688.1 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 30 min • 7 hrs 30 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

99.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

228.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

74.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at B 6

07:48 – 17:41

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

53 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,749.37

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.51

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R275.09

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,051.97

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 Gatwick Start: Gatwick Park Circle -26.27574, 28.11640

Midpoint

688.1 km

Total: 1,375.4 km

Midpoint 688.1 km

1,375.4 km 15 hrs 0 min

Destination B 6 -33.92626, 18.86964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,375.4 km

Return-cycle span 2,750.9 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 0 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 1.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 688.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27574, 28.11640

Midpoint -31.01339, 24.56065

End -33.92626, 18.86964

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Gatwick from B 6? +

Gatwick is about 1,375.4 km from B 6 by road.

How long does it take from Gatwick to B 6? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Gatwick to B 6 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 Gatwick to B 6? +

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 Gatwick to B 6? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,767.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,778.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,764.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,897.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gatwick to B 6? +

Yes. There are 17 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Gatwick Park Circle

From Gatwick To B 6

Kimberley

From Gatwick To B 6

ern Bypass

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Mugg & Bean

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Pick n Pay Express

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Motherdough

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Bonjour

Tops at Spar

Psychotherapeutic and Support services

Academic Counselling and Development

Pick n Pay Express

Stelmark Center

Pick n Pay

Wish Networks (Pty) Ltd.

Lunar Mart

Junior Akademie Preschool

Usave

LiquorShop Checkers

PEP

Eikestad Tuinsentrum

Checkers

Augenta

Motherdough

Western Cape Education Department Satellite Office

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LiquorShop Checkers

Vroue-Landbouvereniging van Kaapland Jubileumshuis

OKASIE

Pick n Pay Express

Holmes Brothers

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Tops

Agrimark

Wijntoer

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

BMW

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Quickshop

Vape Crazy New Redruth

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Shoprite

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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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