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Distance from London N4 to Ngcaca

N London N4 → Ngcaca
Road distance
1318.7 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N4 / N6 / R539
London N4 to Ngcaca is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,318.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
845.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
55
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 56 min
Return: 31 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
956 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,518.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,528.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,066.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,085.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,322.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,336.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,046.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,071.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,371.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,389.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,324.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,357.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
202° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
22° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-31.8283, 27.7083
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C London N4 Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C Ngcaca Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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London N4 → Ngcaca
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Car
1318.7 km
15 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
1318.7 km
~20 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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1,319 km
~2 hrs 38 min
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1318.7 km 956 min
Start London N4
Finish Ngcaca
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Directions from London N4 to Ngcaca via N4 and N3 and N6
National highway route N4 N3 N6
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Directions from London N4 to Ngcaca via R539
Provincial road route R539
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    123.0 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  34. Turn left
    2.4 km
  35. Turn right
    122.1 km
  36. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  37. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  39. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  41. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    13.9 km
  46. Turn right
    57.8 km
  47. Turn left
    0.5 km
  48. Continue slight left onto Market Street
    0.3 km
  49. Turn left onto Main Street
    9.0 km
  50. Turn right
    12.6 km
  51. Turn slight right
    2.1 km
  52. Turn right
    5.5 km
  53. Turn left
    1.7 km
  54. Turn right
    0.3 km
  55. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R720.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
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
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Halfway point
660.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 58 min • 7 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
94.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
219.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ngcaca
06:53 – 17:17
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,512.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R263.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,802.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (65)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
13
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London N4 -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
660.0 km
Total: 1318.7 km
Midpoint 660.0 km
1318.7 km 956 min
Destination Ngcaca -31.82833, 27.70833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1318.7 km
Return-cycle span 2637.4 km
Traversal time 956 min
Maneuver count 55
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 660.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -27.91905, 27.20377
End -31.82833, 27.70833
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Questions 9
How far is London N4 from Ngcaca? +
London N4 is about 1318.7 km from Ngcaca by road.
How long does it take from London N4 to Ngcaca? +
The drive usually takes about 956 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London N4 to Ngcaca 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 London N4 to Ngcaca? +
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 N4 to Ngcaca? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,518.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,528.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,066.83 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,085.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London N4 to Ngcaca? +
Yes. There are 23 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
London N4, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ngcaca
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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