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Distance from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein

N Glen Roy → Buffelsfontein
Road distance
460.7 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / R502
Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 460.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 56 min
Return: 11 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
356 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R927.02
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R930.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R926.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R970.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,223.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,227.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,221.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,280.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,609.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,615.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,607.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,684.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9087, 29.0869
End coords Destination point
-26.9012, 26.7991
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Glen Roy Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Buffelsfontein Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Glen Roy → Buffelsfontein
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Car
460.7 km
5 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
460.7 km
~7 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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460.7 km 356 min
Start Glen Roy
Finish Buffelsfontein
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  1. Directions from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein via N1 and N12
    National highway route N1N12
  2. Directions from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein via R502
    Provincial road route R502
  3. Start your journey
    4.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right
    5.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    19.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    2.6 km
  11. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Road
    5.8 km
  12. Turn slight right towards N1
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    215.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  22. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  24. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  25. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    21.9 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R502
    0.5 km
  28. Go straight
    15.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.4 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,028.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
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Halfway point
230.7 km
Limpopo to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Buffelsfontein
06:57 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:11
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,925.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.21
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,026.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Glen Roy -23.90867, 29.08691
Midpoint
230.7 km
Total: 460.7 km
Midpoint 230.7 km
460.7 km 356 min
Destination Buffelsfontein -26.90115, 26.79910

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to North West
One-way road span 460.7 km
Return-cycle span 921.4 km
Traversal time 356 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 230.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90867, 29.08691
Midpoint -25.63904, 28.27571
End -26.90115, 26.79910
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Questions 9
How far is Glen Roy from Buffelsfontein? +
Glen Roy is about 460.7 km from Buffelsfontein by road.
How long does it take from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 356 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein? +
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 Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R927.02 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R930.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R926.02 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R970.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Glen Roy to Buffelsfontein? +
Yes. There are 35 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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