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Distance from Middelburg N4 to Louvain

N Middelburg N4 → Louvain
Road distance
156.9 km
M37 M54
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
139.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 46 min
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
106 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R299.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R300.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R364.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R367.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R395.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R397.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R481.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R484.51
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R520.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R522.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R633.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R637.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
257° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
77° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8299, 29.5201
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Middelburg N4 to Louvain is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.9 km in roughly 1 hr 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Middelburg N4 → Louvain
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Car
156.9 km
1 hr 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
156.9 km
~2 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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156.9 km 1 hr 46 min
Start Middelburg N4
Finish Louvain
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Start point
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Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    27.9 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork
    119.7 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M37: Meadowvale
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    6.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn slight left towards M54
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R168.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.4 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
53 min • 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R655.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R690.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg N4 -25.82988, 29.52008
Midpoint
78.4 km
Total: 156.9 km
Midpoint 78.4 km
156.9 km 1 hr 46 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 156.9 km
Return-cycle span 313.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 46 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.82988, 29.52008
Midpoint -26.05287, 28.81728
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

Available in Louvain

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 8
How far is Middelburg N4 from Louvain? +
Middelburg N4 is about 156.9 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg N4 to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg N4 to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg N4 to Louvain? +
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 Middelburg N4 to Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R299.64 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R300.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R364.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R367.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg N4 to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 7 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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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

: Meadowvale
From Middelburg N4 To Louvain
Edenvale
From Middelburg N4 To Louvain
Germiston
From Middelburg N4 To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg N4, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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