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Distance from Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset

Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 429.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Louis Trichardt N1 → Somerset
Road distance
429.8 km
R512
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
392.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 39 min
Start point
Landros Street
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
279 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R719.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R722.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R801.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R807.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R949.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R953.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,057.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,066.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,249.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,254.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,391.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,402.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0383, 29.9067
End coords Destination point
-26.0750, 27.9372
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

429.8 km 4 hrs 39 min
Start Louis Trichardt N1
Finish Somerset
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.3 km
  4. Turn right
    3.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    411.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Randburg
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Malibongwe Drive
    7.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    3.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 32
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 32 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Somerset → Louis Trichardt N1 Louis Trichardt N1 to Johannesburg Louis Trichardt N1 to Pretoria Louis Trichardt N1 to Cape Town Louis Trichardt N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Somerset Pretoria to Somerset Cape Town to Somerset
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
215.3 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 19 min • 2 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Somerset
06:32 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,796.52
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,891.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louis Trichardt N1 Start: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
215.3 km
Total: 429.8 km
Midpoint 215.3 km
429.8 km 4 hrs 39 min
Destination Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 429.8 km
Return-cycle span 859.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 215.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -24.49694, 28.73908
End -26.07500, 27.93722
Destination services

Available in Somerset

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Somerset
5
  • Woolworths
    Northumberland Avenue, Johannesburg, 2194
  • PEP
    John Voster Street, Johannesburg, 2156, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, 2195, Gauteng
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Somerset
2
  • FNB
    Olievenhout Avenue, Johannesburg
  • Capitec Bank
    Pretoria Avenue, Johannesburg, 2125
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Somerset
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Somerset
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
  • Clicks
    Blueberry Street Blueberry Square, Roodepoort, 2040
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Somerset
1
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Questions 9
How far is Louis Trichardt N1 from Somerset? +
Louis Trichardt N1 is about 429.8 km from Somerset by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset? +
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 Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R719.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R722.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R801.47 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R807.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt N1 to Somerset? +
Yes. There are 32 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Randburg
From Louis Trichardt N1 To Somerset

Route Locations

Start area
Louis Trichardt N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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