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Distance from Gatwick to Stansted

Gatwick to Stansted is a practical regional trip, covering about 52.5 km in roughly 42 min.

N Gatwick → Stansted
Road distance
52.5 km
N1 N12 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
44.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Start point
Gatwick Park Circle
End point
Stansted Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R100.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R100.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R122.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R122.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R132.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R132.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R161.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R161.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R173.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R174.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R211.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R213.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
10° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
190° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2757, 28.1164
End coords Destination point
-25.8798, 28.1913
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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52.5 km 42 min
Start Gatwick
Finish Stansted
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Gatwick Park Circle
    0.0 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Gatwick Park Circle
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Hesperus Street
    0.2 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Padstow Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn left onto Ring Road West
    1.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N12
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    24.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Centurion
    1.0 km
  15. Go straight onto Old Johannesburg Road
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Nellmapius Drive
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Olievenhoutbosch Road
    3.0 km
  18. Turn right onto Tegel Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Stansted Street
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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 -26.153, 28.132
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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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 ↩ Stansted → Gatwick Gatwick to Johannesburg Gatwick to Pretoria Gatwick to Cape Town Gatwick to Durban Johannesburg to Stansted Pretoria to Stansted Cape Town to Stansted
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
8.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Stansted
06:35 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R219.32
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R10.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R230.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gatwick Start: Gatwick Park Circle -26.27574, 28.11640
Midpoint
26.3 km
Total: 52.5 km
Midpoint 26.3 km
52.5 km 42 min
Destination Stansted End: Stansted Street -25.87977, 28.19131

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 52.5 km
Return-cycle span 104.9 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 38.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.27574, 28.11640
Midpoint -26.06326, 28.10814
End -25.87977, 28.19131
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Stansted
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Stansted
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Stansted
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stansted
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Stansted
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stansted
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 8
How far is Gatwick from Stansted? +
Gatwick is about 52.5 km from Stansted by road.
How long does it take from Gatwick to Stansted? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gatwick to Stansted in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gatwick to Stansted? +
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 Stansted? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R100.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R100.60 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R122.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R122.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gatwick to Stansted? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Gatwick Park Circle
From Gatwick To Stansted
ern Bypass
From Gatwick To Stansted
: Pretoria
From Gatwick To Stansted
Polokwane
From Gatwick To Stansted
Johannesburg
From Gatwick To Stansted
: Centurion
From Gatwick To Stansted

Route Locations

Start area
Gatwick, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stansted, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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