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Distance from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,243.0 km in roughly 17 hrs 7 min.

N Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park → Somerset
Road distance
1,243.0 km
M5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
692.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.79×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 7 min
Start point
Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1027 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,373.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,383.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,890.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,908.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,131.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,144.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,814.09
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,837.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,120.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,137.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,018.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,049.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
99° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
279° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.2854, 21.0783
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,243.0 km 17 hrs 7 min
Start Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Finish Somerset
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  1. Head on Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route
    54.5 km
  2. Go straight onto Union's End Road
    2.8 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Nossob Road
    108.7 km
  5. Turn right
    2.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Nossob Road
    48.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right
    59.7 km
  9. Turn left
    185.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Swartmodder Street
    5.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Le Roux Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Schroder Street
    187.3 km
  14. Go straight
    0.3 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  16. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    186.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Market Street
    5.3 km
  21. Turn left
    78.0 km
  22. Turn left onto General Delarey Street
    61.1 km
  23. Turn right
    21.7 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    21.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    157.4 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  28. Continue left
    10.2 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.2 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Zwartkop
    0.8 km
  31. Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive
    9.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Honeydew Road
    0.1 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Honeydew Road
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Honeydew Road
    0.4 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Honeydew Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Honeydew Road
    0.7 km
  37. Continue straight onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  38. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  39. Turn left
    0.0 km
  40. Turn right
    0.0 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 M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
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.
M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive
Routes ↩ Somerset → Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Johannesburg Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Pretoria Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Cape Town Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
621.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 33 min • 8 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
206.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
55.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:36 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,195.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R248.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,469.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Start: Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route -25.28539, 21.07833
Midpoint
621.7 km
Total: 1,243.0 km
Midpoint 621.7 km
1,243.0 km 17 hrs 7 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,243.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,486.0 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 621.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.28539, 21.07833
Midpoint -28.01820, 22.67194
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 9
How far is Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park from Somerset? +
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is about 1,243.0 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 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 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,373.40 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,383.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,890.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,908.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park to Somerset? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Zwartkop
From Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park To Somerset
Randburg
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Route Locations

Start area
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
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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