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Distance from Louis Trichardt to Maputo

N Louis Trichardt → Maputo
Road distance
449.5 km
Mixed roads · M7 / N1 / R59
Louis Trichardt to Maputo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 449.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
410.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Start point
Landros Street
End point
Maputo Street
Return: 9 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R904.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R908.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R903.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R947.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,193.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,198.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,192.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,249.54
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,570.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,576.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,568.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,644.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
206° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
26° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0383, 29.9067
End coords Destination point
-26.3512, 28.1050
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Louis Trichardt → Maputo
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Car
449.5 km
4 hrs 52 min
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Two-wheeler
449.5 km
~6 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Louis Trichardt to Maputo

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Supermarkets Near Louis Trichardt

Checkers

Louis Trichardt, 0920, Limpopo 0 km from start
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Convenience store Near Louis Trichardt

Pick n Pay Express

4 Rissik Street, Louis Trichardt, 0920, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Louis Trichardt

Bonjour

N1, Louis Trichardt, 0920 38 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Louis Trichardt

Pick n Pay

Polokwane Bypass, Polokwane, 0700 101 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Louis Trichardt

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 103 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Louis Trichardt

Shell Select

0699, Limpopo 115 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Louis Trichardt

Shell Select

0700, Limpopo 115 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Maputo

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 345 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Maputo

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 347 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Maputo

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 347 km from start
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Supermarkets Approaching Maputo

Makro Centurion

2 Bloukrans, Centurion, Pretoria, 0157 359 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Maputo

Shell

1680, Gauteng 368 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Maputo

Shell

1685, Gauteng 376 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Maputo

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 394 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Maputo

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 394 km from start
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Convenience store 1.5 km

Shell Select

1448, Gauteng
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Supermarkets 1.6 km

Spar

57 Andries Road
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Schools & education 2.1 km

Administration Office

32 Kamferbos Street, Alberton, 1454
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Convenience store 2.5 km

Quickshop

1 Delphinium Street, Alberton
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Convenience store 2.6 km

Shell Select

1447, Gauteng
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Convenience store 2.9 km

Quickshop

Thokoza
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Government offices 3.2 km

Ekurhuleni Customer Care Center Thokoza

1426 Moepshe Street, Ekurhuleni, 3521
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Convenience store 3.7 km

Quickshop

24 De Waal Street, Alberton
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Convenience store 3.9 km

Pick n Pay Express

Kgotso Street, Germiston, 2023, Gauteng
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Quickshop

43 Hennie Alberts Street, Alberton
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Supermarkets 4.0 km

Pick n Pay

Brackenhurst, 1449, Gauteng
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Supermarkets 4.5 km

FAST. Cycles Bicycle Retailer

96 Holzgen Street, Brackenhurst, 1448
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Fuel stations 4.6 km

Shell

8013 Khumalo Street, 1426, Gauteng
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Clothing & fashion 4.9 km

PEP

Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
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Schools & education 5.1 km

Katlehong High School

209 Moseu Street, Goba Katlehong, 1431
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Clothing & fashion 5.4 km

PEP

3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
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Shopping malls 5.4 km

Motse wa Lijane Shopping Centre

Manzini Street, Hlahatsi Katlehong, 1431
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Fuel stations 5.4 km

Shell

432, 1431, Gauteng
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Shopping malls 6.2 km

Mall Of The South

Swartkoppies Road
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Route

Route overview

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Route map

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Start, destination and route line.

449.5 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start Louis Trichardt
Finish Maputo
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Louis Trichardt to Maputo via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Louis Trichardt to Maputo via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Directions from Louis Trichardt to Maputo via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  4. Head on Landros Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Krogh Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn left onto Rissik Street
    1.3 km
  7. Turn right
    3.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    383.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  18. Merge slight right
    8.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  21. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,140.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 12 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Maputo → Louis Trichardt Louis Trichardt to Johannesburg Louis Trichardt to Pretoria Louis Trichardt to Cape Town Louis Trichardt to Durban Johannesburg to Maputo Pretoria to Maputo Cape Town to Maputo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.4 L needed
Highly direct • 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
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maputo
06:52 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,879.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,977.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louis Trichardt Start: Landros Street -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint
225.3 km
Total: 449.5 km
Midpoint 225.3 km
449.5 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination Maputo End: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 449.5 km
Return-cycle span 899.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03833, 29.90667
Midpoint -24.56802, 28.68485
End -26.35118, 28.10499
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Louis Trichardt from Maputo? +
Louis Trichardt is about 449.5 km from Maputo by road.
How long does it take from Louis Trichardt to Maputo? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louis Trichardt to Maputo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Louis Trichardt to Maputo? +
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 to Maputo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R904.62 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R908.18 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R903.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R947.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louis Trichardt to Maputo? +
Yes. There are 44 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

: Johannesburg
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
: Germiston
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
Durban
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Roodepoort
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
Bloemfontein
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
ern Bypass
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
: Alberton ()
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
Vereeniging
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Tokoza
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo
: Tokaza
From Louis Trichardt To Maputo

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