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Distance from Mbekweni to Wessel Close

Mbekweni to Wessel Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 651.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min.

N Mbekweni → Wessel Close
Road distance
651.9 km
R564
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
End point
Wessel Close
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
477 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,091.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,096.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,215.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,225.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,439.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,446.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,604.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,617.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,894.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,903.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,110.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,127.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
7° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
187° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-26.0428, 28.0610
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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651.9 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Wessel Close
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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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    33.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R564
    0.6 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards R564
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Witkoppen Road
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right onto Rivonia Road
    0.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Wessel Close
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. 4 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
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Wessel Close → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Wessel Close Pretoria to Wessel Close Cape Town to Wessel Close
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
326.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Wessel Close
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,725.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,868.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
326.5 km
Total: 651.9 km
Midpoint 326.5 km
651.9 km 7 hrs 57 min
Destination Wessel Close End: Wessel Close -26.04277, 28.06104

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 651.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,303.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 326.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.63150, 26.90384
End -26.04277, 28.06104
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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
  • Capitec Bank
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • FNB
    335 Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg
  • ABSA
    Witkoppen Road, Johannesburg
  • Mercantile Bank Ltd
    142 West Street, 2196
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Wessel Close
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Wessel Close
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Wessel Close? +
Mbekweni is about 651.9 km from Wessel Close by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Wessel Close? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Wessel Close 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 Wessel Close? +
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 Wessel Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,091.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,096.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,215.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,225.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Wessel Close? +
Yes. There are 17 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

Western Bypass
From Mbekweni To Wessel Close
: Fourways
From Mbekweni To Wessel Close
Sunninghill
From Mbekweni To Wessel Close
Sandton
From Mbekweni To Wessel Close

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Wessel Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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