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Distance from Kingsway to Fountains Circle

Kingsway to Fountains Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 451.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kingsway → Fountains Circle
Road distance
451.2 km
M1 M7 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
420.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 54 min
Start point
Kingsway
End point
Fountains Circle
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
294 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R848.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,001.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,110.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,119.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,311.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,317.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,460.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,472.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1157, 26.2062
End coords Destination point
-25.7736, 28.1995
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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451.2 km 4 hrs 54 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Fountains Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    379.9 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    30.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    0.4 km
  13. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    1.0 km
  14. Continue right onto Fountains Circle
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Fountains Circle → Kingsway Kingsway to Johannesburg Kingsway to Pretoria Kingsway to Cape Town Kingsway to Durban Johannesburg to Fountains Circle Pretoria to Fountains Circle Cape Town to Fountains Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
226.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 27 min • 2 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fountains Circle
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,886.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,985.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 Kingsway Start: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
226.0 km
Total: 451.2 km
Midpoint 226.0 km
451.2 km 4 hrs 54 min
Destination Fountains Circle End: Fountains Circle -25.77358, 28.19950

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 451.2 km
Return-cycle span 902.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -27.54932, 27.28910
End -25.77358, 28.19950
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Fountains Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
3
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Fountains Circle? +
Kingsway is about 451.2 km from Fountains Circle by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Fountains Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Fountains Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kingsway to Fountains Circle? +
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 Kingsway to Fountains Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R755.30 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R841.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R848.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Fountains Circle? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates 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 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 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

: Kroonstad
From Kingsway To Fountains Circle
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Fountains Circle
ern Bypass
From Kingsway To Fountains Circle
: Johannesburg
From Kingsway To Fountains Circle
Pretoria
From Kingsway To Fountains Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fountains Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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