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Distance from Ghana Loop to Richmond

Ghana Loop to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 779.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 14 min.

N Ghana Loop → Richmond
Road distance
779.8 km
484.5 mi • 421.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
717.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 14 min
Return: 16 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,305.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,311.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,454.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,465.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,722.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,730.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,918.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,934.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,266.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,276.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,524.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,544.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 14 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 29 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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779.8 km 8 hrs 14 min
Start Ghana Loop
Finish Richmond
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ghana Loop
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Cote Divoire Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto South Africa Boulevard
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto South Africa Crescent
    0.1 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto London Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto London Road
    0.4 km
  7. Continue left onto London Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.2 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    15.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    738.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
390.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 7 min • 4 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ghana Loop → Richmond
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ghana Loop, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Richmond
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ghana Loop → Richmond
Ghana Loop Origin postcode
Not available
Richmond Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
407.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
486.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
503.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Richmond → Ghana Loop
Ghana Loop ↔ Richmond
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ghana Loop -26.09813, 28.11690
Midpoint
390.4 km
Total: 779.8 km
Midpoint 390.4 km
779.8 km 8 hrs 14 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 779.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,559.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 390.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09813, 28.11690
Midpoint -28.95027, 26.39617
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

Available in Richmond

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Ghana Loop from Richmond? +
Ghana Loop is about 779.8 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Ghana Loop to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ghana Loop to Richmond 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 Ghana Loop to Richmond? +
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 Ghana Loop to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,305.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,311.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,454.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,465.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ghana Loop to Richmond? +
Yes. There are 19 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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Towns along the route

Africa Boulevard
From Ghana Loop To Richmond
Africa Crescent
From Ghana Loop To Richmond
: Germiston
From Ghana Loop To Richmond
ern Bypass
From Ghana Loop To Richmond

Route Locations

Start area
Ghana Loop, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 407.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 486.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 503.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 541.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 618.3 km

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