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Distance from Makana Way to Istanbul

N Makana Way → Istanbul
Road distance
1,015.5 km
Highway dominant · M63 / N17
Makana Way to Istanbul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,015.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
795.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 12 min
Start point
Makana Way
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
732 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,938.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,947.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,361.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,376.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,558.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,568.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,115.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,135.26
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,366.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,380.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,099.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,125.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
14° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
194° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2825, 26.5658
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 14 °C Makana Way Light Rain View Forecast → 13 °C Istanbul Cloudy View Forecast →
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Makana Way → Istanbul
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Car
1,015.5 km
12 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
1,015.5 km
~15 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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1,015 km
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1,015.5 km 12 hrs 12 min
Start Makana Way
Finish Istanbul
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Directions from Makana Way to Istanbul via N17
National highway N17
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Directions from Makana Way to Istanbul via M63
Metro arterial route M63
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Makana Way
    1.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    70.4 km
  4. Continue right
    0.7 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  11. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  12. Turn left
    2.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  17. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  19. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.0 km
  20. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
508.5 km
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Istanbul
06:39 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,244.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R203.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,468.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Makana Way Start: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580
Midpoint
508.5 km
Total: 1,015.5 km
Midpoint 508.5 km
1,015.5 km 12 hrs 12 min
Destination Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,015.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,030.9 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 508.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28247, 26.56580
Midpoint -29.70276, 26.18475
End -26.31816, 28.43065
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Questions 9
How far is Makana Way from Istanbul? +
Makana Way is about 1,015.5 km from Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Makana Way to Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Makana Way to Istanbul in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Makana Way to Istanbul? +
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 Makana Way to Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,938.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,947.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,361.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,376.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Makana Way to Istanbul? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Makana Way To Istanbul
Western Bypass
From Makana Way To Istanbul
ern Bypass
From Makana Way To Istanbul
: Springs
From Makana Way To Istanbul
Tonk Meter Way
From Makana Way To Istanbul

Route Locations

Start area
Makana Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Istanbul, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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