Distance from Libode M4 to Somerset

N Libode M4 → Somerset

Road distance

885.0 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R103 / R512

Libode M4 to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 885.0 km in roughly 11 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

617.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.43×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 2 min

Return: 22 hrs 5 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

662 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 17 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,730.55

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,732.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

350° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

170° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-31.5425, 29.0183

End coords Destination point

-26.0750, 27.9372

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 14 °C Libode M4 Fog View Forecast → 7 °C Somerset Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Libode M4 → Somerset

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Car

885.0 km

11 hrs 2 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

885.0 km

~13 hrs 36 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 136 km to Margate Airport
✈ MGH → HLA (1 hr 12 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 5 hrs 35 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Libode M4

Finish Somerset

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Libode M4 to Somerset via N3

National highway N3
Directions from Libode M4 to Somerset via R103 and R512

Provincial road routes R103R512
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

1.1 km
Turn right

7.9 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right

5.7 km
Continue straight

1.5 km
Turn sharp left

2.5 km
Turn right

2.8 km
Turn right

197.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.4 km
Turn left

144.4 km
Turn slight left towards R103

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road

2.4 km
Continue straight onto Howick Road

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Peter Brown Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Peter Brown Drive

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3: Harrismith

0.4 km
Merge slight right

161.4 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

95.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R512: Northgate

0.1 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

2.5 km
Turn left onto Olievenhout Avenue

1.5 km
Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue

1.0 km
Turn left onto Apollo Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Taurus Road

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 34

Known total R1,379.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 34 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

443.1 km

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Eastern Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

63.7 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

147.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

47.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

69.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Somerset

06:48 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,699.11

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R17.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R176.99

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,893.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Libode M4 -31.54250, 29.01833

Midpoint

443.1 km

Total: 885.0 km

Midpoint 443.1 km

885.0 km 11 hrs 2 min

Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 885.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,769.9 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 2 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 443.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.54250, 29.01833

Midpoint -29.10453, 29.93933

End -26.07500, 27.93722

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Libode M4 from Somerset? +

Libode M4 is about 885.0 km from Somerset by road.

How long does it take from Libode M4 to Somerset? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Libode M4 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 Libode M4 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 Libode M4 to Somerset? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,730.55 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,732.46 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,723.54 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,784.07 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Libode M4 to Somerset? +

Yes. There are 34 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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