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Distance from Longwy to Nh50

Longwy to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,566.2 km in roughly 17 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Longwy → Nh50
Road distance
1,566.2 km
M1 N1 N14 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,315.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 41 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1061 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,621.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,634.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,920.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,944.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,459.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,475.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,853.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,884.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,551.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,573.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,070.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,111.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
24° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
204° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9779, 25.5032
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,566.2 km 17 hrs 41 min
Start Longwy
Finish Nh50
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Longwy Road
    0.7 km
  3. Continue straight onto Verdun Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Kragga Kamma Road
    4.6 km
  5. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.2 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight left
    54.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  12. Turn left
    0.8 km
  13. Continue left
    95.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  24. Turn right
    89.2 km
  25. Turn right
    3.5 km
  26. Turn left
    1.7 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left
    0.2 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  32. Turn left
    0.0 km
  33. Turn left
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 45
Known total R1,497.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 45 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Longwy Longwy to Johannesburg Longwy to Pretoria Longwy to Cape Town Longwy to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
784.4 km
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 50 min • 8 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
112.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
260.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
84.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:17 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,546.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R313.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,891.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Longwy -33.97785, 25.50318
Midpoint
784.4 km
Total: 1,566.2 km
Midpoint 784.4 km
1,566.2 km 17 hrs 41 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,566.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,132.4 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 784.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97785, 25.50318
Midpoint -28.49974, 26.99676
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Longwy from Nh50? +
Longwy is about 1,566.2 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Longwy to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Longwy to Nh50 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 Longwy to Nh50? +
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 Longwy to Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,621.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,634.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,920.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,944.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Longwy to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 45 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Grahamstown
From Longwy To Nh50
: Bloemfontein
From Longwy To Nh50
ern Bypass
From Longwy To Nh50
: Johannesburg
From Longwy To Nh50
: Pretoria
From Longwy To Nh50
Polokwane
From Longwy To Nh50
Krugersdorp
From Longwy To Nh50

Route Locations

Start area
Longwy, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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