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Distance from London to Piet Tlou

N London → Piet Tlou
Road distance
305.8 km
Highway dominant · N11 / N4 / R539
London to Piet Tlou is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 305.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
185.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.65×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
247 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R597.92
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R598.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R595.50
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R616.41
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R788.93
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R789.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R785.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R813.33
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,038.06
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,039.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,033.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,070.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
241° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
61° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-25.6164, 29.4337
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C London Clear Sky View Forecast → 6 °C Piet Tlou Clear Sky View Forecast →
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London → Piet Tlou
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Car
305.8 km
4 hrs 7 min
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Two-wheeler
305.8 km
~4 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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305.8 km 247 min
Start London
Finish Piet Tlou
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  1. Directions from London to Piet Tlou via N4 and N11
    National highway route N4N11
  2. Directions from London to Piet Tlou via R539
    Provincial road route R539
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left
    3.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    30.7 km
  12. Turn right
    41.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  14. Continue
    2.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  18. Turn right
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  23. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  27. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right
    86.9 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Middelburg (East)
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right
    7.2 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  33. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    10.2 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.4 km
  37. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Piet Tlou → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Piet Tlou Pretoria to Piet Tlou Cape Town to Piet Tlou
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
153.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
60.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Piet Tlou
06:41 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,278.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,345.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (34)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
153.0 km
Total: 305.8 km
Midpoint 153.0 km
305.8 km 247 min
Destination Piet Tlou -25.61644, 29.43374

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 305.8 km
Return-cycle span 611.6 km
Traversal time 247 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 11.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 153.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.39432, 30.51632
End -25.61644, 29.43374
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How far is London from Piet Tlou? +
London is about 305.8 km from Piet Tlou by road.
How long does it take from London to Piet Tlou? +
The drive usually takes about 247 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Piet Tlou in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Piet Tlou? +
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 Piet Tlou? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R597.92 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R598.58 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R595.50 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R616.41 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Piet Tlou? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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