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Distance from Kingsway to Protea Lane

Kingsway to Protea Lane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 0 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kingsway → Protea Lane
Road distance
458.0 km
284.6 mi • 247.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
425.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 0 min
Return: 10 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R766.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R770.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R854.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R860.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,011.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,016.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,126.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,135.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,330.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,337.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,482.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,494.68
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 15 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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458.0 km 5 hrs 0 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Protea Lane
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    18.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M6
    1.0 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M6
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Lynnwood Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Meiring Naude Road
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto King's Highway
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King's Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto King's Highway
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.4 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 30 min • 2 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kingsway → Protea Lane
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Kingsway, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Protea Lane, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kingsway → Protea Lane
Kingsway Origin postcode
Not available
Protea Lane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
164.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
181.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
85.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Protea Lane → Kingsway
Kingsway ↔ Protea Lane
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Kingsway to Pretoria Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
229.4 km
Total: 458.0 km
Midpoint 229.4 km
458.0 km 5 hrs 0 min
Destination Protea Lane -25.75556, 28.26890

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 458.0 km
Return-cycle span 915.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -27.52345, 27.30707
End -25.75556, 28.26890
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 Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Protea Lane
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Protea Lane
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Protea Lane? +
Kingsway is about 458.0 km from Protea Lane by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Protea Lane? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway to Protea Lane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kingsway to Protea Lane? +
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 Protea Lane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R766.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R770.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R854.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R860.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway to Protea Lane? +
Yes. There are 19 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 Protea Lane
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Protea Lane
ern Bypass
From Kingsway To Protea Lane
: Johannesburg
From Kingsway To Protea Lane
: Pretoria
From Kingsway To Protea Lane
Polokwane
From Kingsway To Protea Lane
Krugersdorp
From Kingsway To Protea Lane

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Protea Lane, 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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 164.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 181.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 85.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 322.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 219.4 km

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