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Distance from London to Hamilton

London to Hamilton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 844.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 49 min.

N London → Hamilton
Road distance
844.4 km
M30 N3 N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
679.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 49 min
Return: 19 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
589 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,413.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,420.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,574.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,587.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,865.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,873.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,077.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,094.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,454.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,465.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,733.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,755.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
224° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
44° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-29.1664, 26.2270
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

844.4 km 590 min
Start London
Finish Hamilton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    364.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  34. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  37. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  38. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  39. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    5.4 km
  40. Turn left onto Tannery Street
    0.7 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Hamilton → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Hamilton Pretoria to Hamilton Cape Town to Hamilton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
422.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 54 min • 4 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
60.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
140.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hamilton
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
R3,529.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R168.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,715.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (50)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
422.6 km
Total: 844.4 km
Midpoint 422.6 km
844.4 km 590 min
Destination Hamilton -29.16639, 26.22698

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 844.4 km
Return-cycle span 1688.8 km
Traversal time 590 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 422.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -26.17309, 28.19414
End -29.16639, 26.22698
Destination services

Available in Hamilton

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
  • PEP
    Manguang, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • D.K. Bridal Boutique
    52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • PEP
    Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
  • Spitz
    Bloemfontein
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Hamilton
2
  • Nedbank
    Henry Street, Bloemfontein
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hamilton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Hamilton
4
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Questions 9
How far is London from Hamilton? +
London is about 844.4 km from Hamilton by road.
How long does it take from London to Hamilton? +
The drive usually takes about 590 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Hamilton 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 to Hamilton? +
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 to Hamilton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,413.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,420.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,574.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,587.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Hamilton? +
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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London
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Destination area
Hamilton
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