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Distance from London to Upper Promenade

London to Upper Promenade is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 449.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 47 min.

N London → Upper Promenade
Road distance
449.9 km
N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
333.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 47 min
End point
the fork onto Upper Promenade
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
347 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R753.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R756.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R839.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R845.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R993.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R998.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,107.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,116.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,307.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,313.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,456.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,468.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
251° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
71° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-25.7718, 27.8985
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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449.9 km 5 hrs 47 min
Start London
Finish Upper Promenade
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right at the fork
    102.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    7.5 km
  29. Turn sharp right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    2.7 km
  31. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left onto Vom Hagen Street
    4.0 km
  33. Continue straight onto Magalies Toll Route
    17.7 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.9 km
  35. Turn left
    0.4 km
  36. Turn right onto Elias Motsoaledi Street
    5.2 km
  37. Turn right
    2.5 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    0.0 km
  40. Continue straight onto Boulevard d'Afrique
    0.6 km
  41. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork onto Upper Promenade
    0.1 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R595.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Pelindaba Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Quaga Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R6.50
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Upper Promenade → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Upper Promenade Pretoria to Upper Promenade Cape Town to Upper Promenade
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 53 min • 2 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Upper Promenade
06:34 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,880.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,979.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
224.9 km
Total: 449.9 km
Midpoint 224.9 km
449.9 km 5 hrs 47 min
Destination Upper Promenade End: the fork onto Upper Promenade -25.77182, 27.89851

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 449.9 km
Return-cycle span 899.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 9.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.74104, 30.00626
End -25.77182, 27.89851
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Upper Promenade
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Upper Promenade
4
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Questions 9
How far is London from Upper Promenade? +
London is about 449.9 km from Upper Promenade by road.
How long does it take from London to Upper Promenade? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Upper Promenade in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Upper Promenade? +
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 Upper Promenade? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R753.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R756.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R839.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R845.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Upper Promenade? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Upper Promenade
Schoemanskloof
From London To Upper Promenade
Boulevard d'Afrique
From London To Upper Promenade

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Upper Promenade, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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