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Distance from Lower Level to Machadodorp

Lower Level to Machadodorp is a practical regional trip, covering about 104.1 km in roughly 1 hr 14 min.

N Lower Level → Machadodorp
Road distance
104.1 km
N4 R37 R40 R539 R541
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
76.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 14 min
End point
Potgieter Street
Return: 2 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
74 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R174.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R175.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R194.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R195.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R229.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R230.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R256.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R258.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R302.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R303.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R336.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R339.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4390, 30.9685
End coords Destination point
-25.6697, 30.2514
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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104.1 km 74 min
Start Lower Level
Finish Machadodorp
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head west
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Riverside Mall Covered Parking
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Government Boulevard
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Madiba Drive, R40
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right onto R37
    0.8 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto R37
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto R37
    0.3 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road, R37
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Sabie Road, R37
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left
    28.0 km
  11. Turn sharp right
    1.4 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof, R539
    59.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto N4
    8.1 km
  15. Keep left
    1.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Molen street, R541
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto Molen street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Tobias Street
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Potgieter Street
    0.1 km
  21. Arrive at Potgieter Street, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Machadodorp → Lower Level Lower Level to Johannesburg Lower Level to Pretoria Lower Level to Cape Town Lower Level to Durban Johannesburg to Machadodorp Pretoria to Machadodorp Cape Town to Machadodorp
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
52.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
37 min • 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
17.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Machadodorp
06:22 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R434.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R457.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 Lower Level -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint
52.0 km
Total: 104.1 km
Midpoint 52.0 km
104.1 km 74 min
Destination Machadodorp End: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 104.1 km
Return-cycle span 208.2 km
Traversal time 74 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 20.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 52.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.43904, 30.96850
Midpoint -25.39023, 30.55393
End -25.66972, 30.25138
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Machadodorp
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Machadodorp
1
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Questions 8
How far is Lower Level from Machadodorp? +
Lower Level is about 104.1 km from Machadodorp by road.
How long does it take from Lower Level to Machadodorp? +
The drive usually takes about 74 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lower Level to Machadodorp in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lower Level to Machadodorp? +
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 Lower Level to Machadodorp? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R174.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R175.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R194.06 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R195.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lower Level to Machadodorp? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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
Lower Level, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Machadodorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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