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Distance from Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset

Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset is a short everyday drive, covering about 20.6 km in roughly 26 min.

N Johannesburg M1 N2 → Somerset
Road distance
20.6 km
M16
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
15.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
26 min
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R34.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R34.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R38.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R38.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R45.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R45.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R50.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R51.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R59.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R60.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R66.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R67.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
309° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
129° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1626, 28.0569
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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20.6 km 26 min
Start Johannesburg M1 N2
Finish Somerset
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16
    0.1 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Riviera Road
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Oxford Road
    1.8 km
  6. Turn left onto Bolton Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Chester Road
    0.9 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Chester Road
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Chester Road
    0.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Gleneagles Road
    0.2 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gleneagles Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Gleneagles Road
    0.1 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Hoylake Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Hoylake Road
    0.7 km
  15. Turn slight right onto Greenfield Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn slight left onto Gleneagles Road
    0.0 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Greenfield Road
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Victory Road
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Tana Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    1.9 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto 3rd Avenue
    0.2 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto 3rd Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Republic Road
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Woodley Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Woodley Road
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Judges Avenue
    1.4 km
  29. Turn right onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    6.5 km
  30. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  33. Turn left
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
10.3 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
13 min • 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
3.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:35 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R86.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R4.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R90.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 N2 -26.16261, 28.05687
Midpoint
10.3 km
Total: 20.6 km
Midpoint 10.3 km
20.6 km 26 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 20.6 km
Return-cycle span 41.3 km
Traversal time 26 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 169.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 10.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.16261, 28.05687
Midpoint -26.12834, 27.98331
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

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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 Johannesburg M1 N2 from Somerset? +
Johannesburg M1 N2 is about 20.6 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 N2 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 Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R34.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R34.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R38.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R38.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 N2 to Somerset? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 N2, 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

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