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Distance from Istanbul to U

N Istanbul → U
Road distance
199.6 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R42
Istanbul to U is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 199.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
160.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 10 min
Start point
Istanbul Street
Return: 6 hrs 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
190 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R390.40
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R390.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R388.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R402.47
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R515.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R515.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R513.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R531.04
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R677.78
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R678.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R675.03
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R698.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.3182, 28.4307
End coords Destination point
-25.0681, 29.2265
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 4 °C Istanbul Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C U Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Istanbul → U
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Car
199.6 km
3 hrs 10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
199.6 km
~3 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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199.6 km 3 hrs 10 min
Start Istanbul
Finish U
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  1. Directions from Istanbul to U via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Istanbul to U via R42
    Provincial road route R42
  3. Head on Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Tonk Meter Way
    5.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto 2nd Street
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right onto Welgedacht Road
    6.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Pansy Road
    5.9 km
  13. Take the ramp right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right
    19.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Delmas
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Delmas Pad
    29.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    51.6 km
  18. Turn left
    21.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    4.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  22. Continue
    1.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.0 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    19.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.9 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    2.9 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    1.5 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    1.1 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    17.4 km
  39. Turn right
    2.1 km
  40. Turn right
    1.4 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Routes ↩ U → Istanbul Istanbul to Johannesburg Istanbul to Pretoria Istanbul to Cape Town Istanbul to Durban Johannesburg to U Pretoria to U Cape Town to U
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.0 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at U
06:41 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R834.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R39.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R878.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (53)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Istanbul Start: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint
100.0 km
Total: 199.6 km
Midpoint 100.0 km
199.6 km 3 hrs 10 min
Destination U -25.06810, 29.22650

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 199.6 km
Return-cycle span 399.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 19.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31816, 28.43065
Midpoint -25.63961, 28.88982
End -25.06810, 29.22650
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Questions 9
How far is Istanbul from U? +
Istanbul is about 199.6 km from U by road.
How long does it take from Istanbul to U? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Istanbul to U in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Istanbul to U? +
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 Istanbul to U? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R390.40 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R390.83 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R388.82 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R402.47 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Istanbul to U? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Tonk Meter Way
From Istanbul To U
: eMalahleni
From Istanbul To U
: Delmas
From Istanbul To U
Bronkhorstspruit
From Istanbul To U
Delmas Pad
From Istanbul To U

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