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Distance from Nh48 to E 71

N Nh48 → E 71
Road distance
1,231.4 km
Highway dominant · N1
Nh48 to E 71 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,231.4 km in roughly 14 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
832.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 56 min
End point
East
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
896 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,351.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,360.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,863.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,881.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,102.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,115.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,778.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,801.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,081.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,098.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,971.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,002.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
192° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
12° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Nh48 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C E 71 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nh48 → E 71
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Car
1,231.4 km
14 hrs 56 min
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Two-wheeler
1,231.4 km
~18 hrs 56 min
65 km/h avg
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1,231 km
~2 hrs 27 min
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1,231.4 km 14 hrs 56 min
Start Nh48
Finish E 71
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Directions from Nh48 to E 71 via N1
National highway N1
  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
    412.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  22. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  23. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  24. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  25. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  26. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  27. Turn right
    0.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  31. Turn left
    2.8 km
  32. Turn left onto The Avenue
    66.3 km
  33. Turn right onto East
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 67 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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Routes ↩ E 71 → Nh48 Nh48 to Johannesburg Nh48 to Pretoria Nh48 to Cape Town Nh48 to Durban Johannesburg to E 71 Pretoria to E 71 Cape Town to E 71
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Halfway point
616.6 km
Limpopo to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 28 min • 7 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
88.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
204.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 71
06:47 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,147.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R246.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,418.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
616.6 km
Total: 1,231.4 km
Midpoint 616.6 km
1,231.4 km 14 hrs 56 min
Destination E 71 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 1,231.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,462.7 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 616.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -27.10305, 28.66626
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is Nh48 from E 71? +
Nh48 is about 1,231.4 km from E 71 by road.
How long does it take from Nh48 to E 71? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh48 to E 71 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 E 71? +
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 E 71? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,351.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,360.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,863.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,881.41 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh48 to E 71? +
Yes. There are 67 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 E 71
: Germiston
From Nh48 To E 71
Durban
From Nh48 To E 71
Roodepoort
From Nh48 To E 71
Bloemfontein
From Nh48 To E 71
ern Bypass
From Nh48 To E 71

Route Locations

Start area
Nh48, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 71, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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