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Distance from Nh48 to Underpass

Nh48 to Underpass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,255.2 km in roughly 13 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh48 → Underpass
Road distance
1,255.2 km
780.0 mi • 677.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,071.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 48 min
Return: 27 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,101.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,111.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,340.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,359.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,772.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,785.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,088.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,113.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,647.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,665.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,063.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,096.72
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Underpass
2.2°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
-2.3°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 1°
Rain chance Today's probability
10%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,255.2 km 13 hrs 48 min
Start Nh48
Finish Underpass
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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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    677.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right
    4.3 km
  22. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 47
Known total R1,567.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 47 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
628.6 km
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 54 min • 6 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh48 → Underpass
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Nh48, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Underpass, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh48 → Underpass
Nh48 Origin postcode
Not available
Underpass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
882.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
962.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
978.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Underpass → Nh48
Nh48 ↔ Underpass
Nh48 to Johannesburg Related trip
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Nh48 to Pretoria Related trip
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Nh48 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
628.6 km
Total: 1,255.2 km
Midpoint 628.6 km
1,255.2 km 13 hrs 48 min
Destination Underpass -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,255.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,510.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 628.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -27.21880, 27.49787
End -30.64491, 24.01451
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass
2
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Questions 9
How far is Nh48 from Underpass? +
Nh48 is about 1,255.2 km from Underpass by road.
How long does it take from Nh48 to Underpass? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh48 to Underpass 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 Underpass? +
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 Underpass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,101.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,111.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,340.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,359.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh48 to Underpass? +
Yes. There are 47 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 Underpass
: Soweto
From Nh48 To Underpass
Kimberley
From Nh48 To Underpass
Bloemfontein
From Nh48 To Underpass
ern Bypass
From Nh48 To Underpass

Route Locations

Start area
Nh48, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass, Northern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 882.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 962.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 978.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,016.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,093.7 km

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