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Distance from Mbekweni to Randfontein

Mbekweni to Randfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 628.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 55 min.

N Mbekweni → Randfontein
Road distance
628.5 km
R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
468.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 55 min
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
475 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,052.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,057.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,172.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,181.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,388.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,394.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,546.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,559.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,826.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,835.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,034.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,051.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
3° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
183° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.1736, 27.6942
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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628.5 km 7 hrs 55 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Randfontein
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    332.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.6 km
  24. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    25.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    18.7 km
  26. Turn left onto 6th Street
    0.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Road
    0.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  29. Continue make a U-turn onto Tambotie Road
    0.2 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  31. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Randfontein → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Randfontein Pretoria to Randfontein Cape Town to Randfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
314.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 57 min • 3 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
104.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Randfontein
06:33 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,627.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R125.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,765.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
314.8 km
Total: 628.5 km
Midpoint 314.8 km
628.5 km 7 hrs 55 min
Destination Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 628.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,257.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 314.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.69478, 26.80803
End -26.17361, 27.69417
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Randfontein
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Randfontein? +
Mbekweni is about 628.5 km from Randfontein by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Randfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Randfontein 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 Randfontein? +
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 Randfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,052.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,057.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,172.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,181.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Randfontein? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: Randfontein
From Mbekweni To Randfontein
Sebokeng
From Mbekweni To Randfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Randfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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