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Distance from Hill Crescent to Somerset

Hill Crescent to Somerset is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.0 km in roughly 45 min.

N Hill Crescent → Somerset
Road distance
53.0 km
32.9 mi • 28.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
36.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
45 min
Return: 1 hr 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R130.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R131.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R153.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R171.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R172.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.0 km 45 min
Start Hill Crescent
Finish Somerset
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hill Crescent
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Naeser Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto McGaghey Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Trichardts Road
    2.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Cason Road
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Rietfontein Road
    3.8 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg
    1.0 km
  8. Merge slight right
    9.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    27.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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 -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hill Crescent → Somerset
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Hill Crescent, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Somerset, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hill Crescent → Somerset
Hill Crescent Origin postcode
Not available
Somerset Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
0.9 km
0.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
23.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Somerset → Hill Crescent
Hill Crescent ↔ Somerset
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Hill Crescent -26.23202, 28.25220
Midpoint
26.5 km
Total: 53.0 km
Midpoint 26.5 km
53.0 km 45 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 53.0 km
Return-cycle span 106.0 km
Traversal time 45 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 39.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23202, 28.25220
Midpoint -26.10202, 28.12270
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 8
How far is Hill Crescent from Somerset? +
Hill Crescent is about 53.0 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Hill Crescent to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hill Crescent to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hill Crescent to Somerset? +
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 Hill Crescent to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R88.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R89.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R98.80 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R99.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hill Crescent to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 9 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

: Johannesburg
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
Toll: Pretoria
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
Germiston
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
Durban
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
Kimberley
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
: Pretoria
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
ern Bypass
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
: Lanseria
From Hill Crescent To Somerset
: gate
From Hill Crescent To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Hill Crescent, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Pretoria Same province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.9 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Same province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Same province
About 29.8 km Difference: 23.2 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
About 27.3 km Difference: 25.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Same province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.1 km

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