Distance from Namibia to Transvaal

N Namibia → Transvaal

Road distance

489.2 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N12

Namibia to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

438.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.12×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 50 min

Start point

Namibia Drive

Return: 11 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

350 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

83.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R934.13

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R938.01

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

228° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

48° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0911, 28.1142

End coords Destination point

-28.6914, 24.7784

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 12 °C Namibia Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Transvaal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Namibia → Transvaal

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Car

489.2 km

5 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

489.2 km

~7 hrs 31 min

65 km/h avg

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Start Namibia

Finish Transvaal

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Start point

Destination

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Directions from Namibia to Transvaal via N12

National highway N12

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Directions from Namibia to Transvaal via M1

Metro arterial route M1

2 route directions identified on this trip

Head on Namibia Drive

0.1 km
Continue onto Mr. Lola Kenana Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Goal Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Football Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Laduma Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Far East Bank Drive

0.8 km
Turn left onto Marlboro Drive

2.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.4 km
Merge slight right

21.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork

13.3 km
Continue straight

18.1 km
Continue straight

70.0 km
Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue

1.8 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

56.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

294.7 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 3

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N12

This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

244.7 km

Gauteng to Northern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Northern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

35.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

81.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

26.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Transvaal

07:01 – 17:33

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:01

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,044.93

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R9.78

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R97.84

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,152.56

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

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 Namibia Start: Namibia Drive -26.09110, 28.11420

Midpoint

244.7 km

Total: 489.2 km

Midpoint 244.7 km

489.2 km 350 min

Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape

One-way road span 489.2 km

Return-cycle span 978.4 km

Traversal time 350 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 244.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.09110, 28.11420

Midpoint -27.05973, 26.11001

End -28.69137, 24.77837

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Questions 9

How far is Namibia from Transvaal? +

Namibia is about 489.2 km from Transvaal by road.

How long does it take from Namibia to Transvaal? +

The drive usually takes about 350 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Namibia to Transvaal in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Namibia to Transvaal? +

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 Namibia to Transvaal? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R934.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R938.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,137.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,144.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Namibia to Transvaal? +

Yes. There are 3 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 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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Route Locations

Start area

Namibia, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Transvaal, Northern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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