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Distance from Louvain M8 to Roodepoort

N Louvain M8 → Roodepoort
Road distance
40.2 km
M8 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
27.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
33 min
Start point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
33 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R76.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R77.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R93.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R94.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R101.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R101.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R123.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R124.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R133.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R133.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R162.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R163.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
257° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
77° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1010, 28.1555
End coords Destination point
-26.1564, 27.8858
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Louvain M8 to Roodepoort is a practical regional trip, covering about 40.2 km in roughly 33 min.
Travel modes
Louvain M8 → Roodepoort
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Car
40.2 km
33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
40.2 km
~37 min
65 km/h avg
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40.2 km 33 min
Start Louvain M8
Finish Roodepoort
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Continue straight onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Vincent Tshabalala Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right towards N3: Pretoria
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    29.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto 14th Avenue
    0.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto William Nicol Street North
    2.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Roodepoort → Louvain M8 Louvain M8 to Johannesburg Louvain M8 to Pretoria Louvain M8 to Cape Town Louvain M8 to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
20.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
16 min • 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roodepoort
06:38 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R168.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R177.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louvain M8 Start: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint
20.1 km
Total: 40.2 km
Midpoint 20.1 km
40.2 km 33 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 40.2 km
Return-cycle span 80.5 km
Traversal time 33 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 44.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 20.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint -26.04148, 28.00738
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Destination services

Available in Roodepoort

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Roodepoort
5
  • Woolworths
    Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
  • PEP
    14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Roodepoort
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Roodepoort
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Roodepoort
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Roodepoort
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 8
How far is Louvain M8 from Roodepoort? +
Louvain M8 is about 40.2 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Louvain M8 to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louvain M8 to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Louvain M8 to Roodepoort? +
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 Louvain M8 to Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R76.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R77.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R93.57 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R94.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louvain M8 to Roodepoort? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Sandton, Gauteng
Suburb: Antwerp
Road: Louvain Avenue
Postal code: 1610
Destination area
Roodepoort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Louvain M8
1610
Roodepoort
Not available

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