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Distance from Mbekweni to Oriel

Mbekweni to Oriel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 643.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 51 min.

N Mbekweni → Oriel
Road distance
643.1 km
M40
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
470.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 51 min
End point
The Parade
Return: 15 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
471 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,076.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,081.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,199.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,208.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,420.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,427.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,582.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,595.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,868.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,877.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,081.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,098.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
8° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
188° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.1861, 28.1314
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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643.1 km 472 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Oriel
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Destination
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    24.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M40: Oriel
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards M40: Oriel
    0.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Van Der Linde Road
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Kloof Road
    0.5 km
  30. Turn right onto The Parade
    0.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 6 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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.187, 28.134
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
Routes ↩ Oriel → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Oriel Pretoria to Oriel Cape Town to Oriel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
322.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 55 min • 3 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Oriel
06:34 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,687.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,829.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
322.0 km
Total: 643.1 km
Midpoint 322.0 km
643.1 km 472 min
Destination Oriel End: The Parade -26.18611, 28.13139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 643.1 km
Return-cycle span 1286.2 km
Traversal time 472 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.65593, 26.86759
End -26.18611, 28.13139
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Oriel
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Oriel
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Oriel? +
Mbekweni is about 643.1 km from Oriel by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Oriel? +
The drive usually takes about 472 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Oriel 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 Mbekweni to Oriel? +
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 Mbekweni to Oriel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,076.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,081.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,199.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,208.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Oriel? +
Yes. There are 15 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oriel
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