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Distance from London N3 to Oliver Tambo

London N3 to Oliver Tambo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N London N3 → Oliver Tambo
Road distance
418.9 km
M30
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
385.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 29 min
Start point
Eastern Bypass
End point
Oliver Tambo
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
269 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R701.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R704.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R781.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R787.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R925.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,030.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,039.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,217.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,223.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,356.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,367.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0978, 28.1196
End coords Destination point
-29.1287, 26.2188
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

418.9 km 4 hrs 29 min
Start London N3
Finish Oliver Tambo
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Eastern Bypass
    16.4 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  9. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    1.1 km
  11. Continue make a U-turn onto Oliver Tambo
    0.2 km
  12. 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 Not found
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Oliver Tambo → London N3 London N3 to Johannesburg London N3 to Pretoria London N3 to Cape Town London N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Oliver Tambo Pretoria to Oliver Tambo Cape Town to Oliver Tambo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.9 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Oliver Tambo
06:45 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,751.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,843.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London N3 Start: Eastern Bypass -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint
209.9 km
Total: 418.9 km
Midpoint 209.9 km
418.9 km 4 hrs 29 min
Destination Oliver Tambo End: Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 418.9 km
Return-cycle span 837.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09778, 28.11959
Midpoint -27.66082, 27.25177
End -29.12867, 26.21883
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
5
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Questions 9
How far is London N3 from Oliver Tambo? +
London N3 is about 418.9 km from Oliver Tambo by road.
How long does it take from London N3 to Oliver Tambo? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London N3 to Oliver Tambo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London N3 to Oliver Tambo? +
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 London N3 to Oliver Tambo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R701.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R704.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R781.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R787.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London N3 to Oliver Tambo? +
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. 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

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From London N3 To Oliver Tambo
: Mangaung
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Route Locations

Start area
London N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oliver Tambo, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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