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Distance from Middelburg to Louvain

N Middelburg → Louvain
Road distance
158.9 km
M37 M54 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
135.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
110 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R303.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R304.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R369.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R371.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R400.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R402.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R487.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R490.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R526.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R528.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R641.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R645.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
254° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
74° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7678, 29.4555
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Middelburg to Louvain is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.9 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.
Travel modes
Middelburg → Louvain
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Car
158.9 km
1 hr 50 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
158.9 km
~2 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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158.9 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Middelburg
Finish Louvain
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fontein Road
    2.9 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    119.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M37: Meadowvale
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    6.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Modderfontein Road
    1.1 km
  11. Turn slight left towards M54
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  16. 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 N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 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
79.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ 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
1 hr 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R664.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R699.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Middelburg -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
79.4 km
Total: 158.9 km
Midpoint 79.4 km
158.9 km 1 hr 50 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 158.9 km
Return-cycle span 317.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -26.04842, 28.82606
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

Available in Louvain

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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 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 from Louvain? +
Middelburg is about 158.9 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg 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 to Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R304.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R369.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R371.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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

Route Locations

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

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