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Distance from Malaga to O 51

N Malaga → O 51
Road distance
443.0 km
Highway dominant · N1
Malaga to O 51 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
385.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 7 min
Return: 10 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
307 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R845.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R849.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,030.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,036.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,116.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,120.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,359.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,367.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,468.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,474.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,788.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,799.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
39° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
219° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7648, 28.2957
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Malaga Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C O 51 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Malaga → O 51
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Car
443.0 km
5 hrs 7 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
443.0 km
~6 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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443 km
~53 min
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443.0 km 5 hrs 7 min
Start Malaga
Finish O 51
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Destination
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Directions from Malaga to O 51 via N1
National highway N1
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Mayflower Street
    0.0 km
  3. Continue right onto Mayflower Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Jacobson Drive
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Lynnwood Road
    2.4 km
  6. Turn sharp right towards N1: Polokwane
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    145.5 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  9. Turn right
    89.2 km
  10. Turn right
    3.5 km
  11. Turn left
    1.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ O 51 → Malaga Malaga to Johannesburg Malaga to Pretoria Malaga to Cape Town Malaga to Durban Johannesburg to O 51 Pretoria to O 51 Cape Town to O 51
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
221.9 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 51
06:27 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,851.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,949.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Malaga -25.76484, 28.29566
Midpoint
221.9 km
Total: 443.0 km
Midpoint 221.9 km
443.0 km 5 hrs 7 min
Destination O 51 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 443.0 km
Return-cycle span 886.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76484, 28.29566
Midpoint -24.11196, 29.15836
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Malaga from O 51? +
Malaga is about 443.0 km from O 51 by road.
How long does it take from Malaga to O 51? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Malaga to O 51 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Malaga to O 51? +
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 Malaga to O 51? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R845.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R849.44 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,030.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,036.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Malaga to O 51? +
Yes. There are 27 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. 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

: Polokwane
From Malaga To O 51

Route Locations

Start area
Malaga, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O 51, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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