Distance from Metz to M 2

Metz to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 561.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz → M 2

Road distance

561.7 km

N1 N4

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

479.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 43 min

Start point

Koster Road

Return: 27 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

403 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 28 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,072.60

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,077.05

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.9308, 27.1298

End coords Destination point

-23.0379, 30.6494

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Metz

Finish M 2

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Koster Road

0.5 km
Turn left

7.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

3.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

10.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

4.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.8 km
Take the ramp sharp right towards N4

0.6 km
Merge slight right

99.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane

1.5 km
Merge slight right

130.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

89.2 km
Turn right

3.5 km
Turn left

1.7 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 36

Known total R1,335.50

Main toll road N4

This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Brits Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza

Road:

R20.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kroondal

Road: Road not linked yet

R20.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Doornpoort Plaza

Road: N4 Bakwena corridor

R20.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Marikana Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

281.1 km

North West to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

North West to Limpopo

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

93.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at M 2

06:21 – 17:25

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

11 hrs 4 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:21

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,348.06

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.23

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R112.35

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,471.64

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Metz Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981

Midpoint

281.1 km

Total: 561.7 km

Midpoint 281.1 km

561.7 km 6 hrs 43 min

Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span North West to Limpopo

One-way road span 561.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,123.5 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 43 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 281.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981

Midpoint -24.48513, 28.75097

End -23.03795, 30.64938

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Metz from M 2? +

Metz is about 561.7 km from M 2 by road.

How long does it take from Metz to M 2? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Metz to M 2 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 Metz to M 2? +

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 Metz to M 2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,072.60 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,077.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,306.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,314.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Metz to M 2? +

Yes. There are 36 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 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 Metz To M 2

Route Locations

Start area

Metz, North West

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

M 2, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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