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Distance from Helena Crescent to Vereeniging

Helena Crescent to Vereeniging is a practical regional trip, covering about 82.0 km in roughly 1 hr 3 min.

N Helena Crescent → Vereeniging
Road distance
82.0 km
N1 R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 3 min
Start point
Helena Crescent
End point
Market Avenue
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
63 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R156.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R157.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R190.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R191.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R206.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R207.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R251.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R253.32
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R271.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R273.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R331.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R333.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
182° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
2° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0767, 27.9463
End coords Destination point
-26.6747, 27.9261
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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82.0 km 1 hr 3 min
Start Helena Crescent
Finish Vereeniging
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Helena Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Janine Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Elnita Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Elnita Avenue
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Elnita Avenue
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto C.R. Swart Drive
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Kowie Road
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto C.R. Swart Drive
    1.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto C.R. Swart Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto C.R. Swart Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    3.7 km
  12. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    1.2 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    21.8 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    2.6 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Golden Highway
    1.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Ekuthuleni Street
    0.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Moshoeshoe Street
    7.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Boy Louw Street
    9.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Edward Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.177, 27.945
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Vereeniging → Helena Crescent Helena Crescent to Johannesburg Helena Crescent to Pretoria Helena Crescent to Cape Town Helena Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Vereeniging Pretoria to Vereeniging Cape Town to Vereeniging
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
41.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
31 min • 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vereeniging
06:37 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R342.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R361.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Helena Crescent Start: Helena Crescent -26.07671, 27.94628
Midpoint
41.1 km
Total: 82.0 km
Midpoint 41.1 km
82.0 km 1 hr 3 min
Destination Vereeniging End: Market Avenue -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 82.0 km
Return-cycle span 164.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 3 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 29.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 41.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07671, 27.94628
Midpoint -26.39192, 27.89471
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 8
How far is Helena Crescent from Vereeniging? +
Helena Crescent is about 82.0 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Helena Crescent to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Helena Crescent to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Helena Crescent to Vereeniging? +
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 Helena Crescent to Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R156.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R157.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R190.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R191.99 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Helena Crescent to Vereeniging? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: Bloemfontein
From Helena Crescent To Vereeniging
Western Bypass
From Helena Crescent To Vereeniging
: Randfontein
From Helena Crescent To Vereeniging
Sebokeng
From Helena Crescent To Vereeniging

Route Locations

Start area
Helena Crescent, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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