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Distance from Nh48 to A 16

Nh48 to A 16 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 821.1 km in roughly 9 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh48 → A 16
Road distance
821.1 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
645.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 30 min
Return: 19 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
570 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,374.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,380.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,531.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,543.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,813.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,822.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,020.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,036.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,386.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,397.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,658.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,679.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
196° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
16° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-28.6041, 28.8255
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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821.1 km 9 hrs 30 min
Start Nh48
Finish A 16
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    361.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    4.9 km
  21. Turn left
    8.5 km
  22. Go straight
    29.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.5 km
  24. Go straight
    4.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.3 km
  29. Turn left
    0.7 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left
    0.2 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 55
Known total R1,818.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 55 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ A 16 → Nh48 Nh48 to Johannesburg Nh48 to Pretoria Nh48 to Cape Town Nh48 to Durban Johannesburg to A 16 Pretoria to A 16 Cape Town to A 16
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
411.3 km
Limpopo to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 45 min • 4 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
136.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 16
06:31 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,432.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R164.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,612.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
411.3 km
Total: 821.1 km
Midpoint 411.3 km
821.1 km 9 hrs 30 min
Destination A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Free State
One-way road span 821.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,642.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 411.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -25.51309, 28.28546
End -28.60412, 28.82553
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Questions 9
How far is Nh48 from A 16? +
Nh48 is about 821.1 km from A 16 by road.
How long does it take from Nh48 to A 16? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh48 to A 16 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 Nh48 to A 16? +
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 Nh48 to A 16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,374.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,380.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,531.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,543.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh48 to A 16? +
Yes. There are 55 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

: Johannesburg
From Nh48 To A 16
: Germiston
From Nh48 To A 16
Durban
From Nh48 To A 16
Roodepoort
From Nh48 To A 16
Bloemfontein
From Nh48 To A 16
ern Bypass
From Nh48 To A 16
: Harrismith
From Nh48 To A 16
Bethlehem
From Nh48 To A 16

Route Locations

Start area
Nh48, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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