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Distance from Louvain to 13

N Louvain → 13
Road distance
288.9 km
N17 N2 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Start point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R551.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R553.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R671.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R676.03
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R727.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R730.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R886.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R891.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R957.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R961.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,166.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,173.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1010, 28.1555
End coords Destination point
-26.8815, 30.4761
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Louvain to 13 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Louvain → 13
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Car
288.9 km
3 hrs 39 min
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Two-wheeler
288.9 km
~4 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
289 km
↑ 1 hr 5 min faster
Flight time
34 min
With airport
~2 hrs 34 min
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288.9 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start Louvain
Finish 13
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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
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto Peace Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    1.8 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    12.6 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork
    1.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N17: Springs
    1.8 km
  12. Merge slight left
    195.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    8.8 km
  18. Turn slight left
    2.9 km
  19. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 23 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.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 13 → Louvain Louvain to Johannesburg Louvain to Pretoria Louvain to Cape Town Louvain to Durban Johannesburg to 13 Pretoria to 13 Cape Town to 13
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.4 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 13
06:29 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,207.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,271.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Louvain Start: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint
144.4 km
Total: 288.9 km
Midpoint 144.4 km
288.9 km 3 hrs 39 min
Destination 13 -26.88155, 30.47605

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 288.9 km
Return-cycle span 577.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.10101, 28.15549
Midpoint -26.48822, 29.31874
End -26.88155, 30.47605
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Questions 9
How far is Louvain from 13? +
Louvain is about 288.9 km from 13 by road.
How long does it take from Louvain to 13? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Louvain to 13 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Louvain to 13? +
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 to 13? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R551.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R553.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R671.87 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R676.03 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Louvain to 13? +
Yes. There are 23 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Germiston
From Louvain To 13
ern Bypass
From Louvain To 13
: Johannesburg
From Louvain To 13
Springs
From Louvain To 13

Route Locations

Start area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
13, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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