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Distance from Newlands to Parktown

Newlands to Parktown is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.

N Newlands → Parktown
Road distance
285.2 km
177.2 mi • 153.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
Return: 6 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R479.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R531.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R629.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R632.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R701.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R707.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R828.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R832.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R923.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R930.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.2 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start Newlands
Finish Parktown
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  4. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    1.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    2.9 km
  7. Turn slight left
    1.7 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    240.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.6 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    8.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Lavender Road
    1.6 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards M1
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Mansfield Avenue
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Louis Trichardt Street
    0.4 km
  19. Continue slight left onto Louis Trichardt Street
    0.4 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R982.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Newlands → Parktown
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Newlands
Destination area Arrival
Parktown
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Newlands → Parktown
Newlands Origin postcode
Not available
Parktown Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
8.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
130.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Parktown → Newlands
Newlands ↔ Parktown
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint
142.8 km
Total: 285.2 km
Midpoint 142.8 km
285.2 km 3 hrs 16 min
Destination Parktown -25.70389, 28.17778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 285.2 km
Return-cycle span 570.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84273, 29.24870
Midpoint -24.61896, 28.62642
End -25.70389, 28.17778
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Parktown
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Parktown
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Parktown
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Parktown
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Parktown
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Parktown
6
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Questions 9
How far is Newlands from Parktown? +
Newlands is about 285.2 km from Parktown by road.
How long does it take from Newlands to Parktown? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Newlands to Parktown in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Newlands to Parktown? +
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 Newlands to Parktown? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R477.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R479.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R531.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R536.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Newlands to Parktown? +
Yes. There are 23 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Newlands To Parktown
Polokwane Bypass
From Newlands To Parktown
Cullinan
From Newlands To Parktown

Route Locations

Start area
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Parktown
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 8.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 7.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 130.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 123.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 46.6 km

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