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Distance from Maputo to A20 Messina

N Maputo → A20 Messina
Road distance
542.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12 / N14 / R59
Maputo to A20 Messina is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 542.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
486.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 58 min
Start point
Maputo Street
End point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 11 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
358 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,091.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,096.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,090.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,143.14
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,440.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,446.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,439.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,508.32
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,895.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,903.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,893.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,984.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
24° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
204° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.3512, 28.1050
End coords Destination point
-22.3454, 30.0269
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Maputo Clear Sky View Forecast → 22 °C A20 Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Maputo → A20 Messina
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Car
542.6 km
5 hrs 58 min
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Two-wheeler
542.6 km
~8 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Food & drink Near Maputo

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 18 km from start
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Food & drink Near Maputo

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 18 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Maputo

Shell

1685, Gauteng 39 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Maputo

Shell

1680, Gauteng 47 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Maputo

Checkers

Centurion, 0157, Gauteng 53 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Maputo

Makro Centurion

2 Bloukrans, Centurion, Pretoria, 0157 55 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Maputo

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 66 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Maputo

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 66 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Maputo

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 68 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Maputo

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 84 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Maputo

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 84 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

0700, Limpopo 296 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

0699, Limpopo 296 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 308 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Bonjour

N1, Louis Trichardt, 0920 373 km from start
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542.6 km 5 hrs 58 min
Start Maputo
Finish A20 Messina
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  1. Directions from Maputo to A20 Messina via N12 and N1 and N14
    National highway route N12N1N14
  2. Directions from Maputo to A20 Messina via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  3. Head on Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Kliprivier Road
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    11.9 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  13. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    5.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    10.8 km
  26. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  27. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  28. Continue straight
    72.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Musina
    0.9 km
  30. Turn right onto Old National Road
    2.5 km
  31. Turn left
    0.7 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,132.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 11 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ A20 Messina → Maputo Maputo to Johannesburg Maputo to Pretoria Maputo to Cape Town Maputo to Durban Johannesburg to A20 Messina Pretoria to A20 Messina Cape Town to A20 Messina
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
271.9 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
90.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A20 Messina
06:36 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,268.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R108.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,387.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maputo Start: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint
271.9 km
Total: 542.6 km
Midpoint 271.9 km
542.6 km 5 hrs 58 min
Destination A20 Messina End: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 542.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,085.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 271.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint -24.28762, 28.98137
End -22.34535, 30.02685
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Questions 9
How far is Maputo from A20 Messina? +
Maputo is about 542.6 km from A20 Messina by road.
How long does it take from Maputo to A20 Messina? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maputo to A20 Messina in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maputo to A20 Messina? +
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 Maputo to A20 Messina? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,091.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,096.26 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,090.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,143.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maputo to A20 Messina? +
Yes. There are 42 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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: Alberton
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: Pretoria
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